Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Imagine a tale set during the American Civil War, focusing on two teenage siblings separated by their allegiances. Explore how they maintain their bond through secret letters, sharing fears, hopes, and the impact of war on their personal lives.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Historical Fiction
Pen a story about a novelist who falls in love with a character they created, only to meet a real person who is the spitting image of their character at a book signing.
Fiction
Romance
In the 1980s, at the height of the Cold War, a Soviet ballet dancer decides to defect while on tour in New York City. Describe their first 48 hours in America, the fears they face, the unexpected allies they find, and how they deal with the threat of being followed by their own countrymen.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
20th Century
Write about a corporate lawyer who uncovers evidence that the multinational corporation he works for is laundering money through international banks under the guise of legal settlements. As he grapples with blackmail, his own legal ethics, and the safety of his family, he must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice to expose the truth.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Legal Thrillers
At the town's annual masquerade ball, a masked stranger enchants you with tales of the supernatural. As midnight approaches, they reveal they are under a curse – to find true love before the last stroke of midnight or be doomed to vanish forever. With the clock ticking, you decide to help break the curse, but along the way, you find yourself falling deeply in love.
Fiction
Romance
Paranormal Romance
An intergalactic treaty is formed to ban all creation of sentient AI after a devastating war with a rogue AI system. Centuries later, your protagonist discovers a hidden sentient AI child who has been safely and secretly raised by a human family. Explore the ethical, emotional, and political turmoil that unfolds as they decide what to do next.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Science Fiction
Write a story centered around the Great Exhibition of
Fiction
Historical Fiction
British
Create a tale based on the voyages of a female merchant in the Mediterranean during the Middle Ages, dealing with pirates, storms, and rival traders as she strives to establish her independence in a male-dominated world.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Write an essay exploring the concept of "happiness" across different cultures and philosophies. Compare how the definition and pursuit of happiness varies and what common threads might be found linking these perspectives together.
Non-Fiction
Philosophy
Create a tale about a magical pacifier that grants wishes. What happens when a baby wishes for the moon?
Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Baby-2
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