Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Set in the final year of World War 1, write about a photographer who is commissioned to document the war. Through the camera lens, capture the harsh realities of war, the moments of humanity, and the photographer’s internal struggles with the horrors witnessed.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 1

Imagine a world where everyone must officially decide their career by the age of

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction

Imagine you are conducting an interview with a famous feminist icon from any period in history. Create a list of questions you would ask about their motivations, challenges, and perspectives on women's rights, and detail their imagined responses based on their life's work and influence.

Non-Fiction
Women's Studies

Craft a narrative detailing a journey where everything that could go wrong did, and how these series of unfortunate events led to unexpected discoveries or friendships.

Non-Fiction
Travel

In a bustling high school filled with cliques and rivalries, an anonymous blogger starts posting secrets about the popular crowd. As tensions rise, a shy, observant student decides to uncover the blogger's identity, only to learn more about themselves and the true meaning of friendship.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Life & Relationships

Write a story about a group of neighbors in an urban high-rise who start an unconventional venture from their rooftop during the city's strictest lockdown phase. How do they manage logistics, legality, and interpersonal dynamics?

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Urban

A skilled jewel thief, known for her precision and anonymity, finds an unexpected note inside her latest score at a high-stakes underground auction. The note pulls her into an organized crime conspiracy threatening to erupt into a city-wide power struggle. Describe her maneuvers as she uses her thieving skills to navigate this dangerous game.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Crime Thrillers

A medieval queen, rumored to possess magical powers, must navigate her rule amidst growing suspicions and political rivals. As she plans a great tournament to demonstrate her power and unite her subjects, she develops a unique strategy involving the mystical forces she is rumored to control.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Medieval

A humble farmer along the Nile discovers an ancient, buried statue of a deity thought to be a myth. When rumors of the find spread, it attracts the attention of both priests and royalty. Suddenly, the farmer is thrust into a world of divine rituals and power struggles, with each faction eager to use the statue for their own purposes.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Egypt

Imagine you are a seasoned entrepreneur writing a letter to your younger self. What advice would you give about navigating the complexities of starting and sustaining a business?

Non-Fiction
Business & Investing

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