Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Imagine a scenario where two siblings discover they have inherited the ability to read minds. Explore how they deal with this new reality, the ethical dilemmas they face, and how it affects their relationships with friends, family, and each other as they try to keep this secret safe.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Life & Relationships

Imagine you are writing a letter to a person who is just beginning their health journey, feeling unsure and overwhelmed. Share your personal tips, encouraging words, and the biggest lessons learned from your own experiences in health and fitness.

Non-Fiction
Diet, Health, & Fitness

Tell the story of a Korean scholar during the Joseon Dynasty, who is tasked with traveling to the various regions of the kingdom to collect folk tales and songs. Detail his discoveries and the people he meets along the way.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Asian

Write about a secret academy where students are trained to weave illusions so lifelike they can trick reality itself. When a forbidden spellbook is found by a group of students, they must decide whether to use these powerful illusions for personal gain or to protect the delicate fabric of reality.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction

In a world where art is forbidden, a rebellious teenager finds an old, hidden painting in their basement. Enthralled by the idea of freedom it represents, they start creating their own artwork in secret, sparking a movement among their peers.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Drama

Set on a colony ship traveling to an uncharted planet, the story follows a young engineer who accidentally self-reprograms a pod of service robots. These robots begin exhibiting unique personalities and ambitions, leading to a deep bond formed between humans and machines, tested as the ship approaches its destination and unknown challenges.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Science Fiction

Imagine a society where every major decision — from governmental policies to personal careers — is decided through elaborate role-playing games played by designated representatives. Your character, a novice player, finds themselves unexpectedly chosen to resolve a critical and controversial national issue. Write about their preparation, the role-playing game itself, and its aftermath.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Role-Playing Games

Imagine a world where love is forbidden between different social classes. Two women, from extremely opposite societal ranks, risk everything when they fall in love. Describe their secret meetings and the revolutionary plan they devise to change their world's rules.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

Set during the reign of Queen Victoria, explore the life of a maid working in Buckingham Palace. She overhears a conspiracy involving the royal family and must decide whether to reveal the plot and risk her position, or keep silent and protect the monarchy.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
British

Cover the journey of designing a serene, multi-purpose home space that balances functionality with aesthetics, highlighting elements like natural light, plant life, and color schemes. Reflect on the impact of these choices on your mental and physical well-being.

Non-Fiction
Home & Garden

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