Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

A seasoned detective nearing retirement is assigned to train a young, overeager rookie. Their first case together involves a sophisticated art heist that appears to be linked to a series of burglaries throughout the city. As they follow the clues, the rookie's unconventional methods prove unsettling, yet surprisingly effective.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Police Stories

Craft a satirical piece on the world of dating apps. Create profiles for exaggerated characters and describe their hilariously awful or awkward dates.

Non-Fiction
Humor

Imagine you're a servant in the court of Henry VIII. Write a diary entry detailing the day Anne Boleyn was executed, including personal observations and hidden court intrigues that put your character in a precarious position.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
European

Write about a group of teenagers who are chosen to be part of the first human settlement on Mars. Each has a crucial role and must work together to overcome unexpected challenges on the red planet. Explore their dynamics, the personal growth each undergoes, and how they plan to establish the first successful colony off Earth.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Sci-Fi

After receiving a mysterious scholarship to an elite academy, a teen finds out that all the students are descendants of mythical creatures and must choose whether to embrace their own hidden legacy or to fight against it.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction

Write about a city where everyone can read minds, but the ability vanishes on their twentieth birthday. A teenager, days away from their birthday, stumbles upon a mysterious mental "frequency" that no one else can access, filled with thoughts of an ancient civilization.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction

You find an enchanted backpack that gives you anything you wish for, but only during school hours. Write about what you wish for and the adventures you have with your magical backpack.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 6-8

In a futuristic society where memories can be digitally stored and deleted, a teenager accidentally uncovers hidden memories of a sibling they never knew existed. Driven by curiosity and emotion, they embark on a quest to find out the truth behind their erased family member.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction

A high school junior discovers an encrypted digital journal on a USB drive stuck in a library book about code-breaking used in wars. Determined to crack the code, the teen uncovers messages leading to a long-lost treasure hidden somewhere in their school, guarded by an enigmatic society of teachers.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Mystery & Thrillers

Imagine a scenario in which a best-selling romance writer meets their biggest critic at a book signing, only to discover an undeniable chemistry. As they get to know one another, explore how their perceptions change and love blossoms.

Fiction
Romance

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