Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

In a bustling medieval market, a young apprentice discovers a mysterious map tucked inside an ancient scroll. The map points to a forgotten part of the kingdom, rumored to hold a powerful artifact. Write about the journey the apprentice embarks on to uncover the truth behind the artifact, facing bandits, mythical creatures, and royal conspiracies along the way.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Historical Fiction

Explore the evolution of distance learning, from correspondence courses in the early 20th century to the current reliance on digital platforms. Reflect on personal experiences or observations and discuss potential future trends in online education.

Non-Fiction
Education & Reference

A couple from different cultural backgrounds opens a fusion restaurant in a predominantly conservative town. Explore their experiences as they try to win over the town's residents with their innovative dishes while navigating their own personal and cultural differences.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
American

During the tumultuous era of the 1960s in America, a teen becomes intensely involved in the space race. Inspired by the scientific developments, they begin constructing their own amateur rocket. Detail their innovative journey amidst the backdrop of political and social change, including friendships that help bridge racial divides.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Historical Fiction

Imagine a world where one key ingredient never existed. Choose an ingredient that is central to many dishes (like rice, tomatoes, or salt) and explore how its absence would have altered culinary history. Discuss the social, economic, and cultural impacts of this scenario.

Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food & Wine

Write a personal essay reflecting on your most challenging academic experience. Describe the setbacks, your process of overcoming them, and what you learned about yourself through this experience.

Non-Fiction
Study Aids & Text Prep

Discuss the impact of the moon phases on personal energy and moods from an astrological perspective. Incorporate scientific research on the moon’s gravitational pull and personal anecdotes to draw a connection between the two realms.

Non-Fiction
Astrology, Divination & Tarot

Write a story about an apprentice cartographer who is granted an ancient map that reveals hidden portals to lost worlds. When one of the portals transports them to a city where time flows backwards, they must navigate through historical secrets to find their way back home.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy

Describe a longstanding feud between two fantasy kingdoms through the eyes of a non-player character (NPC), who gradually becomes a crucial peacemaker. Explore the NPC's journey, emotions, and the strategies used to bring peace.

Non-Fiction
Role Playing & Fantasy Games

Depict the life of a jazz musician in 1920s New Orleans, capturing not only the vibrant music scene but also the racial tensions and cultural transformations of the era.

Fiction
Historical Fiction

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