Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Write an essay exploring the significant contributions of women in a male-dominated field of study or industry over the last century. Highlight the obstacles these women faced, how society's views have changed, and what still needs improvement.

Non-Fiction
Women's Studies

Write a story about a 16th-century Spanish convent where the nuns are known for their miraculous healings. The arrival of a skeptical royal inspector threatens their peaceful existence and their ability to practice their faith freely. One young novice, with a profound connection to prayer and a secret family history intertwined with Jewish mysticism, becomes the key to defending their practices and proving their miracles are divine.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction

Describe an engineering project that failed during its initial stages. Analyze what went wrong, the lessons learned by the engineering team, and how these lessons have been applied to subsequent projects. Reflect on the broader implications for risk management in engineering projects.

Non-Fiction
Engineering

In a quiet suburban neighborhood, a series of seemingly random households receive identical, unmarked packages on their doorsteps. Each package contains a different, puzzling piece of a larger sinister plot. Tell the story from the perspective of a rookie detective trying to connect the dots before another package arrives.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Crime Thrillers

Develop a narrative about a professional dancer who loses the ability to perform following an accident, focusing on their journey of discovering a new passion or calling through the healing process.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Short Stories

Write a narrative exploring the resurgence of an ancient cooking method in modern kitchens, such as fermenting or fire pit cooking. Include interviews with chefs who specialize in these techniques, and try them out yourself to provide a personal account of the challenges and benefits.

Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food & Wine

Compose a reflective piece on your most transformative educational experience. Describe the situation, what you learned, how it changed your perspective, and how it has influenced your subsequent educational or career choices.

Non-Fiction
Education & Reference

Imagine a scenario where a couple experiences their relationship through a series of escape rooms, each room designed around a significant moment in their relationship (their first date, their first big fight, etc.). How does solving each puzzle together help them understand each other better?

Fiction
Romance
Contemporary

In the realms of Middle-earth, a lesser-known scholar of Rivendell starts to notice subtle changes in the environment that hint at a forgotten dark power rising again. Write a story from his perspective as he tries to convince the leaders while delving into ancient texts for answers.

Fiction
Movie, TV, and Literary Fan Fiction

Write an article exploring the impact of social media on modern photography. Delve into how platforms like Instagram have altered the aesthetic values and practices of photographers.

Non-Fiction
Art, Architecture, & Photography

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