Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Pen a reflective piece on the importance of urban green spaces. Include personal observations, benefits to the community, challenges in maintenance, and ideas for improvement.

Non-Fiction
Nature

Imagine a character who finds an old, unmailed letter in the pocket of a vintage coat purchased at a thrift store. Driven by curiosity, the character decides to deliver the letter themselves, leading them into the life of someone who lived decades before, and into the heart of a family mystery still unsolved.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Literary

Create a tutorial guide for mastering complex topics, using a subject you know well as an example. Include steps, tips, and anecdotes about common misconceptions and best practices for clarification.

Non-Fiction
Study Aids & Text Prep

As Mount Vesuvius erupts, a young artisan in Pompeii finds themselves rescuing ancient artifacts from the Temple of Jupiter. Through this perilous mission, they encounter various citizens, and together, they attempt to escape the city, learning about each other's lives and dreams.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome

Pen a tale about an old, renowned bookstore threatened with closure as the city modernizes around it. Explore the last week before its scheduled closing, through the eyes of both the owner and the customers whose lives have been touched by the store.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Short Stories

A close-knit team of professional thieves takes on their most challenging heist yet: stealing a priceless artifact from a heavily guarded museum. However, midway through their plan, they realize one of their own has sinister motives that endanger the entire team.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense

Craft a tale about a Loyalist family living in Philadelphia, whose home becomes a temporary headquarters for American soldiers. Detail their internal family conflicts, interactions with the soldiers, and the changes in their loyalties by the end of the war.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
American Revolution

A lyrical poet from Corinth travels across various city-states during the flourishing era of the Greek poleis. As the poet witnesses the unique cultures, conflicts, and alliances of each city, compose a series of interconnected tales that culminate in a poignant realization about human nature and civilization.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Greece

Create a narrative centered around a secret masquerade ball in Regency England, where a gentleman thief and a lady spy form an unlikely alliance to retrieve a lost royal artifact. Explore their endeavors, the vibrant setting, and the dangerous consequences of their pact.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Regency

During a high-stakes poker game, a player realizes that the game is a cover for the players to communicate about an upcoming major crime. Pretending to be oblivious, they delve into their role, trying to gather as much information as possible. Write about their covert operation to thwart the crime while playing the game.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction

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