Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Create a narrative involving a group of friends who find an old, cryptic book in an abandoned library. As they decipher the contents, paranormal events begin to mirror ancient prophecies from the book—prophecies that predict dire outcomes for each of them.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Paranormal Thrillers

Write a fan fiction where the crew of the Starship Enterprise encounters a lost mythical planet that’s only mentioned in the obscure footnotes of their galaxy’s history. As they explore this new world, they meet a civilization that remarkably resembles the ancient inhabitants of Earth's Atlantis. Explore the cultural exchange, technological wonders, and the hidden perils that await them.

Fiction
Movie, TV, and Literary Fan Fiction

Set in the early 1960s during the wind of change and the push for independence that swept across Africa. Follow the life of a young activist in South Africa, secretly distributing anti-apartheid literature and mobilizing communities while dealing with the constant threat of the apartheid regime's police.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
African

Write a story about a teenager who starts receiving mysterious, anonymous letters that offer advice on their personal problems. When they try to find out who is sending them, they uncover a family secret that changes everything.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction

Explore the concept of happiness through the lens of minimalistic living. Discuss how reducing material possessions can lead to greater satisfaction and a deeper understanding of what truly contributes to personal happiness.

Non-Fiction
Philosophy

Pen a story about a non-binary person who joins a competitive baking show to win over their crush, one of the fellow competitors. Explore their innovative creations, fierce competition, budding romance, and self-discovery in the heat of the kitchen.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

An ordinary houseplant suddenly begins to give life advice to its owner, a down-on-luck freelancer struggling to find their purpose. Write a story about how this seemingly magical plant influences and transforms the lives of everyone in the apartment complex.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Fantasy

Urban myths are not myths at all but the secrets of the city guarded by a dedicated guild. A new recruit has just joined the ranks, eager to protect their city’s secrets. However, they begin to question whether some secrets are more harmful than protective.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Urban Fantasy

Portray a family in medieval Europe during the Black Death. As the plague decimates their village, the matriarch of the family relies strongly on her faith to guide and comfort her children. Detail their struggles and the role of faith in helping them cope with the immense losses they face.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction

A young forensic artist who helps reconstruct faces from unidentified remains starts to have nightmares about one of her creations. The more she tries to understand her vision, the more she finds herself wrapped in a case of a serial killer who had never been caught, and whose new interest appears to be her.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Horror

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