Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Explore the concept of synchronicity in your own life. Write about a time when seemingly random events appeared to be connected in a meaningful way. Reflect on how this experience influenced your beliefs about the universe and personal destiny.
Non-Fiction
New Age & Alternative Beliefs
Write a story about a detective who is assigned a mundane case of a missing cat, only to discover it is linked to a series of elaborate burglaries in the wealthiest part of town.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Detective Fiction
After moving into an old Victorian house, you discover a series of love letters hidden within the walls, dating back over a century. As you begin to read, you start to experience vivid dreams where you meet the ghostly sender, a passionate spirit whose love story was tragically cut short.
Fiction
Romance
Paranormal Romance
Write a personal essay reflecting on the most important lesson you've learned from gardening. Describe the moment or experience that brought this lesson home for you and how it connects to broader aspects of your life.
Non-Fiction
Home & Garden
Craft a story about a scribe in Ancient Egypt who uncovers a conspiracy involving the construction of a new pyramid. As the scribe, navigate the political waters of pharaohs and priests while protecting your own life.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
A renowned private detective famous for never having an unsolved case is now retired. However, a letter arrives one morning, postmarked 25 years ago, containing a case's details that was famously ruled as accidental. An urge to correct the past brings them out of retirement for one last case.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
In a future where dreams are recorded and sold as entertainment, a group of teenagers discovers a conspiracy. Their dreams reveal the truth about the society's leaders, and now, they must find a way to expose the secrets without becoming targets themselves.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Sci-Fi
While exploring an abandoned house on a dare, a group of teenagers find a locked diary in a hidden compartment. Curious, they find the key and start reading, only to realize the diary contains clues to an unsolved mystery in their town. As they piece together the clues, someone starts trying to stop them from uncovering the truth.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Mystery & Thrillers
Write a story from the perspective of a young Inca child during the construction of Machu Picchu, detailing the myths and legends they hear from the elders about why the great city must be built.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Americas
Craft a love story set in a coastal town where a local artist and a vacationing writer discover an abandoned lighthouse. As they work together to restore it, they share life stories, inspire each other's work, and navigate the complexities of their attraction while dealing with their past heartbreaks and future aspirations.
Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+
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