Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
You inherit a strange, quirky watch from your eccentric uncle that doesn’t tell time; instead, it lets you jump forward or backward in time, but only for 5 minutes. How do you use the watch to make your day at school extraordinary or to solve a problem you're facing?
Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12
Set in a snowy, secluded town in Scandinavia, a local police officer of Sami descent discovers an old, unsolved case file from the 1960s about a missing indigenous activist. As she investigates the case, unsettling connections to the town’s most revered legends and her own family start to surface, challenging the historical narrative of the community.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Multicultural Fiction
Tonight, the stars are singing! Each star has its own song, and together they create wonderful music. Write a story about a child who can hear the stars and decides to throw a concert where everyone in town comes to listen to the celestial melodies.
Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 6-8
Imagine a world where people can see 24 hours into the future but cannot change what they've seen. Your protagonist, a strategic planner at a large corporation, tries to use this ability to advantage, but begins to struggle with the ethical implications of their actions.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Fantasy
On the eve of a historical peace treaty signing, the chief negotiator goes missing. A detective with a background in espionage is called in to discretely investigate the disappearance amidst political turmoil. As they delve deeper, they uncover a web of covert operations and double agents, with each discovery leading dangerously closer to an international crisis.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Detective Fiction
Envision a society where role-playing games are sacred rituals performed to honor the gods. Each role selected by players has implications for their real-world roles and influences divine favor. Follow a protagonist who unwittingly chooses a character role that no one has dared to play for centuries and the consequences that follow.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Role-Playing Games
Envision a character who can interact with paranormal entities but loses a bit of their own life energy each time they do so. Detail their struggles as they try to solve a century-old mystery involving their ancestors, weighing every action against their diminishing lifespan.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Supernatural & Paranormal
Think back to a time when a misunderstanding led to hilarious consequences. Describe the initial confusion, the unfolding of events, and how everyone involved reacted when the truth was finally revealed.
Non-Fiction
Humor
Create a narrative about a family in the Ancestral Puebloan society during a prolonged drought. Focus on their daily struggles, their hopes, and the societal changes they must navigate as water becomes scarcer and tensions within the community rise.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Americas
Write about a day in the life of a middle-class family in 18th-century London amid the Industrial Revolution. Incorporate historical details that reveal how the technological advancements of the era are impacting their daily lives, relationships, and social status.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
18th Century
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