Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Write a story about a little duck who is afraid of water. Describe how the duck's friends help overcome this fear and enjoy their first swim together in the pond.
Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 3-5
During the hottest summer on record, a series of fires sweep through the wealthiest neighborhoods, leaving devastation in their wake. A rookie firefighter finds a clue that suggests these are not accidents. Follow their journey into the world of arson-for-hire, where they must expose a network of crime while protecting those they love.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction
In the bustling heart of ancient Rome, a recently freed slave inherits a mysterious artifact from his former master. The artifact, rumored to be a token from the gods, brings fortune but also unexpected attention. Write about the slave's journey to discover the true power and origin of the artifact, while navigating the complexities of his newfound freedom.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome
Conceptualize a story involving high-level international negotiations for a vital resource that is on the brink of depletion. Through a series of suspenseful events, reveal that members of the negotiation team from different countries are being manipulated by a shadowy figure with a radical agenda. The protagonist, a low-level analyst, becomes the key to unraveling the plot, facing moral dilemmas and risks to personal safety.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Political Thrillers
Imagine a diary entry from a nurse serving in the American Civil War. Detail her daily challenges, the relationships she forms with the soldiers and other medical staff, and a particular event that changes her perspective on the war.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
19th Century
Describe a day in your life 20 years from now, focusing on how emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, or virtual reality have transformed everyday activities and interactions.
Non-Fiction
Computers & Technology
Set in ancient Rome during the reign of Nero, a young Christian slave girl is chosen to work in the imperial palace. As she navigates the dangerous and decadent world of Roman elite, she uses her position to subtly spread the Christian faith, all while forming an unlikely friendship with a philosopher who questions the gods. Explore their intertwined destinies and the impact of their covert exchanges on the palace and the early church.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction
Imagine a character who is a servant in a grand Regency-era house. They come across a hidden letter that reveals a conspiracy against a high-ranking noble. Explore their moral dilemma and the world of espionage and whispers behind the façade of glittering ballrooms.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Regency
Write a story set in the kingdom of Axum (modern-day Ethiopia), where a trader's return from a journey across the Indian Ocean brings not only spices and silks but also the news of a rising empire threatening their trade routes. Explore how this information shapes the fate of the trader’s family and their community’s future.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
African
Dive into the life of a protagonist who begins receiving dated, handwritten letters in their mailbox with advice about upcoming life events. These events begin to occur with uncanny accuracy. Explore the protagonist's quest to find the author and the impact of the foretold events.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
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