Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Create a satirical guide on "How to Survive a Day Without Technology", detailing humorous scenarios and over-the-top coping mechanisms.
Non-Fiction
Humor
During a school field trip to a famous museum, you accidentally get locked in after hours. As you wander the dark, echoing halls looking for a way out, the exhibits begin to come to life. Write about your night spent with historical figures and fantastical creatures who help you find your way.
Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12
Imagine a tale set in the roaring 1920s in Harlem, New York City. Focus on a jazz musician struggling to make it big while navigating the complexities of racial tensions, the Harlem Renaissance, and his own personal demons.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas
Construct a narrative around two siblings separated during childhood due to the transatlantic slave trade. One grows up on a plantation in the West Indies, while the other becomes a merchant's apprentice in London. Describe their different lives and how they eventually seek each other out.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
18th Century
Write a story about a group of teens who discover a hidden mural in their small town. The mural's mysterious symbols lead them on a quest to uncover their town’s forgotten history, which unknowingly mirrors their individual journeys to adulthood.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Coming of Age
You find a magical, colorful rock in the playground that grants you three wishes. What wishes will you make? Write about each wish and what happens when they come true.
Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 3-5
Describe a personal experience attending a live performing arts event (could be a concert, theater production, dance performance, etc.) and the emotional and sensory impacts it had on you. Reflect on why live performances have a unique draw compared to recorded sessions.
Non-Fiction
Music, Film, & Performing Arts
In Victorian England, a 16-year-old orphan receives a surprising inheritance from an unknown distant relative: a sizable estate in a remote countryside. Upon moving there, they discover hidden diaries detailing a century-old mystery linked to their own lineage. Explore the protagonist's quest to solve the mystery and their transformation through discovering their family's past.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Historical Fiction
Imagine a scenario where a Spartan warrior, after surviving a massive battle, returns home only to find their city-state grappling with political upheaval. Explore their internal struggle between the warrior’s sense of duty and their personal beliefs about governance and society.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Greece
Develop a guide on mastering the art of self-discipline. Include personal anecdotes about your struggles and successes with self-discipline, advice on building good habits, and strategies for staying focused on long-term goals.
Non-Fiction
Self-Help & Relationships
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