Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

A retired detective receives a mysterious letter that only contains a single GPS coordinate and a time stamp for midnight, three days later. Driven by curiosity and his investigative instincts, he decides to go to the location and finds himself drawn into a dangerous game orchestrated by an elusive criminal mastermind.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense

The daughter of a convicted thief is determined to clear her father's name. Delving into the underworld, she uses clues he's left behind to uncover the true culprit behind the historic diamond heist for which he was framed. Illustrate her perilous journey through the underbelly of the crime world.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction

Write about a seasoned detective who must go undercover in a luxury wellness retreat to investigate a string of thefts. As she delves deeper, she finds the thefts are a cover for a more sinister operation. How does she maintain her cover and unravel the plot?

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives

Write an in-depth profile of a lesser-known political figure who has had a significant impact on a pressing issue in contemporary politics. Explore their motivations, the challenges they've faced, and their vision for the future.

Non-Fiction
Politics & Political Science

Explore her struggle to keep her patients safe amidst the chaos, her eventual capture, and her resilience in the face of adversity as a prisoner of war.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 2

Write an essay analyzing the rise and fall of a famous company within the last century. Focus on the key decisions that shaped its trajectory, discussing both the internal leadership dynamics and external economic influences.

Non-Fiction
Business & Investing

Every full moon, the quiet librarian is compelled to dance in the town square under an enchantment that allows them to see the supernatural realm. One night, they lock eyes with a captivating stranger who reveals they are bound by a centuries-old love curse neither can escape.

Fiction
Romance
Paranormal Romance

Create a story about two strangers who sit next to each other on a cross-country train ride. Each has a different reason for their journey, but they find unexpected solace and understanding in their random seating arrangement.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction

Imagine a world where every time you learn something new, a color splashes across the sky. Describe your character’s day from sunrise to sunset as they discover new things and paint the sky with colors.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids

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Fiction
Historical Fiction
African

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