Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Imagine a scenario where during a high-stakes election, the leading candidate's campaign manager finds a USB stick containing explosive information that could not only swing the vote but bring down the entire political structure. Explore the moral and ethical dilemmas the manager faces, the dark underbelly of political campaigning, and the concept of truth in politics.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Political Thrillers

Imagine you are a wedding planner. Write a day-in-the-life narrative detailing the challenges and triumphs of planning someone's "big day" during a particularly challenging season (e.g., during a heatwave, amidst a local festival, etc).

Non-Fiction
Weddings

Craft a story about the construction of a famous cathedral in medieval Europe. Through the eyes of an elderly master stonemason reflecting on his life's work, weave a tale of ambition, rivalry, and the intersection of faith and artistry during this monumental endeavor.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
European

Write an essay about the first time you tried a workout or diet plan that drastically changed your perspective on health and fitness. Describe what motivated you to start, the challenges you faced, and the results you noticed in both body and mind.

Non-Fiction
Diet, Health, & Fitness

As an architect in Ancient Rome, you've been commissioned to design a new aqueduct. Describe the engineering challenges, political intrigue, and any personal sacrifices involved in the monumental project.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome

Develop a detailed piece about the role of public art in urban spaces. Investigate several case studies from different cities around the world, examining how murals, sculptures, and installations contribute to community identity, beautification, and even political conversation. Address the controversies that often arise and the impact of these artworks on the local populace.

Non-Fiction
Art, Architecture, & Photography

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Non-Fiction
Computers & Technology

Craft a detailed narrative about a wedding disaster that was averted at the last minute. Explain the problem, the proposed solutions, the teamwork involved, and how the day was saved. Conclude with what this episode taught you about resilience and improvisation.

Non-Fiction
Weddings

A mysterious new smartphone app promising to fulfill users’ deepest desires goes viral. However, users start to disappear after achieving their greatest wish. A skeptical tech journalist becomes entangled in the investigation, trying to decipher how the app’s algorithm is connected to the vanishings.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction

Choose a lesser-known historical figure and write a detailed account of a day in their life. Incorporate authentic historical details that reveal their character, the era they lived in, and their impact on the world.

Non-Fiction
History

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