Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Describe the life-changing day of a young Wall Street intern who accidentally discovers confidential information that could lead to a major financial scandal. Faced with a moral dilemma, they must decide whether to expose the truth or protect their newfound career.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
American
Imagine the life of a spy working for Benjamin Franklin. Create a thrilling narrative involving coded messages, secret meetings, and narrow escapes, all while under the suspicion of British troops stationed in Philadelphia.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
American Revolution
Think of a silly day when all the colors got mixed up: the sky is green, the trees are blue, and the cats are pink! Describe what happens and how everyone in town reacts to this colorful mix-up.
Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 3-5
A legal thriller set in a futuristic society where AI serves as the judge and jury, and human lawyers are virtually obsolete. The protagonist, one of the last human defense attorneys, discovers a glitch in the AI’s programming that could wrongly convict her client. She must navigate a dangerous digital landscape to expose the flaw without being terminated by the system.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Legal Thrillers
Craft a narrative exploring the theme of "finding home away from home." Tell the story of a place you visited where, against all expectations, you felt a profound sense of belonging. Describe the place, the moment you realized you felt at home, and how it has since influenced your definition of what home means to you.
Non-Fiction
Travel
Describe your most memorable meal shared with someone special. What made the food, the setting, or the company unforgettable? Reflect on the emotional and sensory details of the experience.
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food & Wine
Compare and contrast two divination techniques (e.g., I Ching vs. Tarot) and discuss the cultural origins and variations in interpretation and methodology. Use detailed descriptions and personal insight to bring these ancient practices to life for contemporary readers.
Non-Fiction
Astrology, Divination & Tarot
Imagine a day in the life of a warrior during Shaka Zulu’s reign. Explore his thoughts and emotions as he prepares for a pivotal battle that could change the course of the Zulu nation’s history, detailing his interactions with other warriors and his family.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
African
You're a teenager who gains the ability to jump into any book you touch and interact with its world. During one of your adventures in a sci-fi novel, the book suddenly closes, trapping you inside. Navigate this new reality, make friends, and find a way to break out of the book back into the real world.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Sci-Fi
A renowned psychic medium retires to a sleepy countryside, hoping to escape the voices that have haunted her career. But instead of peace, she finds herself drawn into a 100-year-old mystery involving the old mansion she now calls home and its spectral inhabitants who insist she helps them find closure.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Paranormal Thrillers
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