Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

A disaster at a multicultural festival is initially thought to be an accident. However, a local chef with a past filled with culinary espionage suspects foul play. Teaming up with an immigrant private investigator whose unorthodox methods are influenced by his cultural heritage, they delve into a spicy mix of cultural cuisines and dark secrets to uncover the truth.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Multicultural Fiction

Write a detailed step-by-step guide on how to start a new hobby that you're passionate about. Describe the materials needed, the initial setup, and personal tips for beginners to stay motivated.

Non-Fiction
Crafts & Hobbies

Dive into the magical world of Hogwarts where a new prophecy looms over, this time involving not Harry, but a lesser-known student who discovers they have a unique heritage that could change the course of wizarding history. Craft a narrative that weaves this new character’s life with the familiar faces of Hogwarts, their struggles with identity, power, and the weight of expectations.

Fiction
Movie, TV, and Literary Fan Fiction

Imagine a narrative set during the 16th-century Protestant Reformation. Your main character is a scribe who has been secretly copying and translating the Bible into the vernacular for common people. Detail their clandestine efforts, the dangers of being discovered, and their interactions with key historical figures of the Reformation.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction

Narrate the experiences of a British nurse stationed in France during World War I. Detail her challenging work in the war hospitals, her interaction with soldiers from different countries, and a forbidden romance that changes her perspective on war.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
British

Create a narrative centered around a family living through the Viking invasions of England. Focus on a sibling who must rise to leadership to protect their village, exploring themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the clash of cultures.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
European

Choose a specific natural phenomenon that fascinates you (such as bioluminescence, migration patterns, or the northern lights). Research and explain the science behind it while intertwining personal anecdotes or local myths associated with this phenomenon.

Non-Fiction
Nature

After surviving a near-fatal accident, a man develops the ability to see "shadows" around people, which he soon learns signify imminent death. When he sees a shadow encircling his fiancée, he goes on a desperate quest to change fate, all the while being hunted by an ancient society that believes some destinies should not be altered.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Paranormal Thrillers

Write about a group of friends who find a mysterious, old book in their school library that allows them to write things into existence. They start using it for fun, but things quickly get out of hand. How do they fix the chaos they've created?

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction

Create a personal narrative about a moment at a wedding that changed your life. It could be a conversation, a scene, or an event that shifted your understanding of relationships, love, or commitment.

Non-Fiction
Weddings

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