Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Reflect on a tradition from your own childhood that you have passed on to your children. Describe the origins of this tradition, why it holds significance to you, and how it has been received or transformed within your own family.
Non-Fiction
Parenting & Family
Imagine a scenario where a group of teens finds an abandoned mansion on the edge of their town right before their high school graduation. They decide to explore it, only to find personal items that mysteriously relate to each of their lives. How do these discoveries change their perspectives on their hometown and each other?
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Drama
Explore the concept of 'the other' as discussed in existential philosophy. Write an essay on how this concept impacts modern social and political interactions, particularly in multicultural societies.
Non-Fiction
Philosophy
Set during the peak of the Roman Empire, a seasoned general finds himself stranded in enemy territory after a brutal battle. With minimal resources and only a handful of loyal soldiers, he must employ not only warfare tactics but also diplomacy to survive. Detail his precarious alliances with local tribes and his strategic mind games against his foes.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome
**The Last Gardener of the Floating Gardens**: In a world where cities float in the sky and their gardens are the primary source of life, the last trained gardener dies under mysterious circumstances. A young outcast with a hidden talent for understanding plants must take over, only to discover that each garden holds a unique creature that protects its core. What happens when these creatures think she isn’t worthy of the role?
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Fantasy
Discuss the evolution of wedding traditions in your family through generations. Interview family members for their wedding stories, explore cultural shifts, and describe how modern elements have been integrated or traditional aspects have been preserved.
Non-Fiction
Weddings
After global economies collapse, cities are sealed off under domes run by different corporations. Your protagonist is a detective in one such city, tasked with investigating a series of mysterious disappearances that seem to be linked to the city’s ruling corporation. Dig into the dark underbelly of corporate control and the fight for truth.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Dystopian
Your character and their friends decide to spend their summer vacation volunteering in a remote village. Amidst their work, they stumble upon a legend of an ancient treasure hidden nearby. They decide to go on a treasure hunt, leading to unexpected adventures and self-discoveries.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
A renowned crime novelist is found dead at a book signing, and the only clue is a page torn from their upcoming unpublished manuscript. An obsessive fan turned detective takes it upon themselves to piece together the story from the remaining chapters, believing the plot of the novel holds the key to unraveling the murder mystery.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Detective Fiction
Undergo an experiment where you adopt a zero waste lifestyle for a month. Document the preparation, challenges, unexpected findings, and any shifts in your perceptions about waste and sustainability.
Non-Fiction
Science
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