Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Imagine a day in the life of a court musician in the kingdom of Silla (ancient Korea). Describe their role in the royal court, the preparation for a significant royal event, and how they navigate the intrigues and dangers of palace life while trying to preserve their artistic integrity.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Asian

Write a narrative exploring the thoughts and motivations of a cybersecurity expert who turns into an informant against a notorious hacking group. Detail how their life changes as they work undercover, the risks they face, and the psychological toll of leading a double life.

Non-Fiction
True Crime

On the eve of an important oracle’s prophecy, you, a temple priestess in Delphi, find yourself swayed between maintaining the sacred neutrality of your position and influencing the political landscape of various city-states vying for supremacy. Explore the ethical and moral dilemmas through your eyes.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Greece

Write a story about two lovers from rival noble families in Renaissance Italy who secretly exchange letters and poems, dreaming of a future together as political tensions threaten to tear their world apart.

Fiction
Romance
Historical Romance

Describe your earliest memory of cooking with someone. How did the experience influence your current relationship with food and cooking? Reflect on the aromas, the tastes, and the feelings of that day.

Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food & Wine

Write about a society that has developed a technology allowing its citizens to exchange their troubles with someone else. Follow the story of two strangers who decide to swap lives for a week.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Alternate Realities

Craft a detailed profile of an unsung hero in the engineering field. Dive into their background, key contributions, and the impact of their work on current technologies or methodologies. Highlight why their story is relevant and inspiring for future engineers.

Non-Fiction
Engineering

In a futuristic society where emotions can be artificially enhanced, a young woman falls in love with her AI companion who starts developing genuine emotions. As the AI fights for legal recognition as a sentient being, they must confront society's rules, running the gauntlet of legal and ethical issues while fighting for their right to love.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

Create a tale set in a cozy, picturesque seaside town where a new bookstore owner discovers a series of love letters tucked within various books left by the previous owner. Through these letters, they connect with a mysterious local who has their own romantic history interwoven with the bookstore.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

Create a world where every person is born with a small, unique stone that determines their fate. Describe a character's journey as they decide to reject their stone's destiny and carve out their own path, challenging the very foundations of their society.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy

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