Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Craft a tale about a rookie journalist who stumbles upon a series of encrypted emails that hint at a high-profile conspiracy involving top government officials. As they dig deeper, they must navigate threats to their life and moral dilemmas, ultimately deciding whether revealing the truth is worth the cost.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense

Write an essay chronicling the evolution of architectural styles in your city. Focus on how these buildings reflect the cultural and historical changes of the area. Document this by visiting specific buildings and interviewing architects or historians.

Non-Fiction
Art, Architecture, & Photography

Develop a narrative about a family road trip across the country in an old, unreliable car. Explore the family dynamics, personal revelations, and the quirky encounters along the way.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Short Stories

Chronicle the unexpected friendship that has significantly impacted your life. Describe how you met, the adventures you've shared, and the challenges you've helped each other overcome.

Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs

Analyze the philosophical implications of climate change. Discuss how the crisis challenges human ethics, responsibility, and the philosophical frameworks that justify or criticize human actions towards the environment.

Non-Fiction
Philosophy

Create a detailed guide on a specific aspect of parenting, such as handling tantrums, fostering creativity, or managing screen time, including both your personal insights and research-based strategies.

Non-Fiction
Parenting & Family

At a prestigious private detective academy, students are assigned cold cases to solve as their final exam. One student uncovers new evidence in a case involving the unsolved murder of a famous author. Her investigation reveals that the victim’s stories were not as fictional as they seemed, and that the truth might involve the academy’s administration.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Detective Fiction

Imagine you are a nurse stationed at a small, makeshift hospital near the front lines. Describe a day when a group of severely wounded soldiers from different countries are brought in, forcing you to navigate language barriers and cultural differences to provide care.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 1

Imagine a story where the main character is an amateur gardener who discovers a mysterious, unmarked grave in their backyard. Delve into how this discovery leads them on a journey through local history, tangled family ties, and self-discovery.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Literary

Write a story about two competitive ballet dancers from rival companies who end up partnering for a prestigious international dance competition. As they train intensely, tension and resentment give way to a fiery, forbidden attraction.

Fiction
Romance
Erotic

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