Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Craft a story about a teen who wins a contest to be the CEO of a major tech company for one week. During their week, they uncover corporate secrets and must decide whether to expose them or protect the company's image.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction

Delve into the personal journey of someone who identifies as a psychic or medium. Interview them about their first experiences with their abilities, how they honed their skills, and the challenges and triumphs they’ve faced in their line of work. Include anecdotes of particularly memorable readings or events.

Non-Fiction
Astrology, Divination & Tarot

Imagine you are a companion to Leonardo da Vinci during his last days in Amboise. He confides in you about his regrets and shares unfinished projects. Write about the bond you share, the stories he tells of his past inventions, and the final masterpiece he imagines but will never create.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biographical

Construct a tale centered around a small, family-run café that is on the brink of closure. Introduce a cast of regular customers, each with their own unique stories, who rally in unexpected ways to save the beloved gathering spot.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Literary

Imagine your character receives a mysterious letter that contains only a single clue to their missing sibling's whereabouts. As they follow the trail, each clue delves deeper not only into hidden places in their town but also the secrets their family has buried for years.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Mystery & Thrillers

At an ancient bookstore tucked away in a neglected part of town, a struggling writer discovers a mystery novel that details their own love life with haunting accuracy. Turns out, the author, a reclusive ghost, has been watching and seeks closure for their own failed romance.

Fiction
Romance
Paranormal Romance

A female detective, known for her unorthodox methods and razor-sharp instincts, is called to a small, coastal town where a series of seemingly unconnected individuals have vanished over the course of a single, stormy night. Each missing person's last known location forms a peculiar pattern that only she can decipher.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives

Your protagonist is a freshly minted intelligence officer who catches wind of an encrypted message hinting at a coup within the military. Navigating a web of secrecy and betrayal, they must uncover the truth before the country is thrown into chaos.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Military Suspense

Imagine that two competitive business owners who despise each other accidentally schedule a retreat at the same remote cabin. With no way to leave due to a storm, they must learn to coexist peacefully, leading to unexpected romantic developments.

Fiction
Romance

In a world where society is structured entirely around massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), your character, a young but skilled player, discovers a hidden game mechanic that allows one to manipulate the real world. Explore how you use this power and the consequences that follow.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Role-Playing Games

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