Over 182 "Contemporary Fiction" Writing Prompts
Describe the life-changing day of a young Wall Street intern who accidentally discovers confidential information that could lead to a major financial scandal. Faced with a moral dilemma, they must decide whether to expose the truth or protect their newfound career.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
American
Develop a narrative about a professional dancer who loses the ability to perform following an accident, focusing on their journey of discovering a new passion or calling through the healing process.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Short Stories
Imagine a scenario where two people from harshly contrasting religious backgrounds fall in love. Explore how they manage family objections, societal pressures, and their personal convictions in a story that spans decades.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Religious
Develop a story about a group of women who meet every week at a beach house to write together. Each character has their own struggles and aspirations. Through their shared passion for writing, they find solidarity, inspiration, and the courage to change their lives.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Women's Fiction
Explore the life of an entrepreneur who starts an innovative, eco-friendly business in a big city, but struggles with balancing their personal ethics with the cutthroat nature of corporate America.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
American
Write a story about a small Midwestern town where everyone knows each other, and a secret buried for decades suddenly resurfaces when someone starts a local history podcast.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
American
Craft a tale around a small, family-owned bookstore that is on the verge of closing. Introduce a cast of characters including the family members, regular customers, and maybe a stranger or two who all come together in a unique way to try to save this cherished establishment.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Literary
Imagine a character who finds an old, unmailed letter in the pocket of a vintage coat purchased at a thrift store. Driven by curiosity, the character decides to deliver the letter themselves, leading them into the life of someone who lived decades before, and into the heart of a family mystery still unsolved.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Literary
Pen a tale about an old, renowned bookstore threatened with closure as the city modernizes around it. Explore the last week before its scheduled closing, through the eyes of both the owner and the customers whose lives have been touched by the store.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Short Stories
Write a story about a character who decides to start a community garden in a neglected neighborhood lot. Describe the challenges they face from the local community and the unexpected friendships they form through this project.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Short Stories
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