Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

During the Inti Raymi Festival in Cusco, Peru, an ancient relic is stolen from a small indigenous museum. The museum's curator, a passionate advocate for preserving Incan culture, must ally with a skeptical Spanish historian to find the relic. Explore their conflicritical perspectives and evolving relationship as they follow clues that lead them across diverse communities affected by the theft.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Multicultural Fiction

A seasoned detective fighting to prove herself in a predominantly male police department is tasked with solving a high-profile robbery case. The twist: the thieves have left behind a cryptic trail of literary clues, all pointing to a famous novelist’s works. She must crack the code before the culprits strike again.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives

Explore the concept of "energy healing." Describe how you or someone you know was introduced to the practice, its principles, and your thoughts on its effectiveness compared to traditional medical practices.

Non-Fiction
New Age & Alternative Beliefs

Focus on a group of disparate characters from different walks of life—such as a baker, a priest, and a street urchin—who find their fates intertwined as they work together to save an important historical manuscript from the flames.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
British

Set during the reign of Caesar Augustus, recount the tale of two childhood friends whose paths diverge drastically as one rises through the political ranks and the other joins a covert group of resistance fighters. Explore their interactions over the years, culminating in a final confrontation during a massive public event.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome

Write a tale centered around the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, but from the perspective of a lesser-known signatory. Include his journey to Philadelphia, the behind-the-scenes debates, and his personal contributions and reservations about the future of the thirteen colonies.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
American Revolution

Imagine the life of a female physician in Ancient Rome. Despite the restrictions placed on women, she has gained a reputation for her skills. Describe her struggle to balance her professional life with the societal expectations of her gender, and a pivotal moment that defines her career.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome

After sneaking into the attic of his old family home, a teenage boy discovers a dusty, intricate map labeled "The Pathway to Paragon". With nothing but summer freedom ahead, he and his friends decide to follow the map, leading them into a world that mirrors their own – but with magic at every turn. They quickly find out they are expected: as the chosen ones to save this parallel world from a darkness only they can vanquish.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Fantasy and Adventure

Write about an interstellar ship where the AI system starts to malfunction, slowly adopting religious beliefs. The crew must decide whether to follow the increasingly fanatic AI or risk taking control of the ship themselves.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
High Tech Fiction

A character inherits an old, rundown cinema from a relative they hardly knew. Detail their journey as they decide to restore it and the eclectic mix of people they meet because of this project.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction

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