Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Write a story about a woman who opens a bookstore in a small coastal town, only to discover that each book she sells seems to change the lives of her customers in profound and unexpected ways.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Women's Fiction

Create a guide for beginners on understanding cybersecurity. Explain common vulnerabilities, everyday practices to enhance personal security online, and the role of cybersecurity in national defense.

Non-Fiction
Computers & Technology

In the bustling market square of Thebes, a young scribe finds a mysterious scroll not meant for his eyes. The scroll reveals hidden secrets of the Pharaoh's court that could destabilize the entire kingdom. Torn between loyalty and truth, the scribe must decide what to do with the information while navigating the dangerous political waters of Ancient Egypt.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Egypt

During the height of the Mali Empire, explore the journey of a griot (traditional storyteller) entrusted with a crucial message from the Emperor to a distant, rebellious province. Along the traversed path, the griot encounters various cultural groups, faces natural dangers, and delves into the empire's scattered mythology, all while trying to maintain the fragile peace that holds the empire together.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
African

Envision an alternate reality where colors are not seen but heard. Detail the experiences of a famous conductor who becomes the first to compose a symphony using the rarest sounds, the hues of the sunset, perceived by very few. Delve into his journey towards the performance and the unprecedented auditory spectacle that follows.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Alternate Realities

Explore the concept of "glass ceiling" in the corporate world through a series of first-person diary entries from a woman climbing the corporate ladder. Discuss her daily experiences, confrontations, moments of triumph, and the systemic barriers she encounters.

Non-Fiction
Women's Studies

Write a story about a retired military officer who suddenly receives encrypted messages from an unknown source, hinting at a government conspiracy involving the squad he once led. As he unravels the messages, he must decide if exposing the truth is worth risking the lives of his former comrades.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Military Suspense

Write about the key turning point in a famous entrepreneur's career. How did this moment compel them to change their strategy or business model?

Non-Fiction
Business & Investing

Compose an article on the importance of empathy in modern society. Discuss how developing and practicing empathy can change interpersonal relationships and overall social cohesion. Provide tips for readers to cultivate empathy in their daily lives and examples from your own experiences where empathy led to positive outcomes.

Non-Fiction
Self-Help & Relationships

Write a tale set in a universe where dreams are not personal but shared among communities. Describe how different towns and cities cultivate different dreaming cultures and follow one dream-weaver who is tasked with controlling and curating the shared dream experiences to maintain harmony.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Alternate Realities

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