Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Imagine a small coastal town where every full moon, a priceless piece of jewelry vanishes from a local museum. This pattern has gone on for years without any clue left behind. A retired police officer decides it’s time to catch the supernatural or highly cunning thief—only to discover the truth is more complicated than anyone imagined.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction
Write a story about a journalist who falls in love with a mysterious interviewee, only to find out they are writing competing pieces on the same groundbreaking story. Explore how they navigate their professional rivalry and personal feelings.
Fiction
Romance
Contemporary
After receiving an heirloom necklace that supposedly harbors the spirit of a lovesick witch, a skeptical scientist starts experiencing inexplicably romantic dreams about a person they've never met, only to encounter them in real life under bizarre circumstances.
Fiction
Romance
Paranormal Romance
Imagine a world where characters from different dystopian novels—Katniss Everdeen, Tris Prior, and Thomas (from "The Maze Runner")—find themselves in a crossover reality created by a mysterious force. Tasked with a mission that could potentially restore normalcy to each of their worlds, they must learn to trust and depend on each other's unique skills. Write about their encounters, the challenges they face together, and their journey towards understanding the true purpose of their unification.
Fiction
Movie, TV, and Literary Fan Fiction
Imagine a spy who specializes in digital espionage but discovers they’ve been manipulated to weaken their own country’s security. Faced with a crisis of conscience and fierce loyalty tests, your character must navigate a bewildering maze of allies and adversaries.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Spy Thrillers
In a world where emotions are regulated by the government through daily injections, your protagonist discovers an underground group of rebels known as "Feelers," who have learned to synthesize and smuggle contraband substances that allow people to experience forbidden emotions. Write about their journey as they join the revolution to fight for emotional freedom.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Dystopian
Conceive a plot centered around a flight attendant on a transatlantic flight who overhears a suspicious conversation that points to an imminent threat aboard. With limited time and no way to communicate with the ground, they must identify and stop the threat with the help of unsuspecting allies among the passengers and crew.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Develop a story about a loyalist family in Boston whose sentiments and loyalties are tested as the revolution intensifies. Focus on family dynamics, social pressures, and the internal conflict between personal beliefs and community expectations.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
American Revolution
Draft a piece that narrates the life of a fictional photographer who revolutionized the world of photography with a single, iconic shot. Explore the backstory, the circumstances leading to the moment the photo was taken, and the aftermath.
Non-Fiction
Art, Architecture, & Photography
Imagine a neighborhood that holds an annual, secret event that is not spoken of outside its bounds. Write about a newcomer's first experience of this event, and the unexpected ways in which it alters their view of their new home and neighbors.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Short Stories
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