Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Write a personal essay about the most significant sports game you've attended. Describe the atmosphere, the emotions, and how the outcome affected you.

Non-Fiction
Sports

Write a memoir from the perspective of an object that has been in your family for generations. Describe the historical and emotional events it has witnessed, and how it has impacted the family.

Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs

At 45, a woman finds out she is adopted after the death of her supposed biological mother. Seeking clarity and connections, she sets out on a journey to find her biological family, navigating the complexities of new relationships and the challenges of understanding her identity in the midst of midlife.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Women's Fiction

During a massive blackout that engulfs the city for several days, strangers trapped in an elevator of a high-rise apartment building share stories, secrets, and eventually, form unexpected bonds. Explore the dynamics and transformations within this confined space.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Urban

During the height of the Underground Railroad in the United States, a Southern plantation owner's daughter discovers her own Christian faith leads her to secretly defy her family and help enslaved people escape. Detail her secretive efforts to balance her spiritual convictions with the risks involved in aiding those seeking freedom.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction

Write a comprehensive guide on navigating the stock market for beginners. Include key terms, strategies for investing, how to read the market trends, and advice on managing risks.

Non-Fiction
Business & Investing

Develop a story about a military engineer who discovers a hidden, obsolete Soviet submarine on a routine mission. Inside, they find a list of targets and dates – some of which have already been struck, leading to a frantic race against time to prevent the next disaster.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Military Suspense

Document a personal or observed religious tradition in intricate detail, capturing the sensory experiences, the emotional connections shared by participants, and the spiritual significance of the ritual.

Non-Fiction
Religion

Write an essay reflecting on a personal religious experience that significantly changed your perspective on faith. Include the circumstances leading up to the event, the event itself, and how it altered your views or daily life.

Non-Fiction
Religion

Write about the life and works of an underrated architect whose designs have significantly impacted a city or region, yet remains relatively unknown in the mainstream. Examine their most notable projects, the philosophy behind their designs, and why they deserve more recognition in the field of architecture.

Non-Fiction
Art, Architecture, & Photography

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