Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Pen a story about a failed writer who decides to start a new life by moving into an old lighthouse. The isolation and the people they meet there inspire a new novel based on their own experiences and the tales of the sea told by locals.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Literary

In the year 2450, time travel is the latest trend among the youth. But when a teen time traveler accidentally changes a small, seemingly insignificant detail in the past, it alters the future dramatically. They must race against time to restore the original timeline, learning about historical events and themselves along the way.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Sci-Fi

Set in the vibrant heart of the 1970s disco scene, a retired dancer now owning a nightclub faces their past when a figure from their glory days steps through the door, reigniting old passions and unresolved conflicts. Explore the disco era through their reunion, diving into themes of aging, fame, and the unbreakable bonds of old friendships.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
20th Century

Explore the role of religion in promoting social justice and change. Discuss specific examples where religious doctrines have been used to advocate for equality, environmental stewardship, or peace, analyzing both the successes and challenges.

Non-Fiction
Religion

A brilliant engineer living in a technocratic society invents a device that allows the user to travel through alternate dimensions. During her travels, she discovers a dimension where technology has destroyed civilization, and she must decide whether to share this knowledge with her own world, risking total anarchy or withholding the truth to maintain the status quo.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
High Tech Fiction

Write a detailed account of your most memorable sporting event as a spectator. Dive into the atmosphere, the emotion, and the impact this event had on you or the community around you.

Non-Fiction
Sports

Write a personal essay reflecting on a significant political event that occurred during your formative years. How did it shape your views on governance and civic engagement?

Non-Fiction
Politics & Political Science

Tell the story of a crime from the perspective of different people involved: the perpetrator, the victim, law enforcement, and the defense attorney. Discuss how each perspective offers a unique insight into the event and its aftermath.

Non-Fiction
True Crime

A legal thriller centered around a seemingly straightforward divorce case that spirals into a high-stakes conspiracy when the wife’s new partner is found dead. The husband, a powerful politician, becomes the prime suspect, and his defense attorney uncovers a web of corruption that could bring down the city’s elite.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Legal Thrillers

In a bustling city, taxi drivers begin to disappear one by one, each after dropping off a mysterious passenger. Despite the lack of communication between drivers, they all share one commonality — they all logged an unknown destination before vanishing. A rookie detective decides to go undercover as a taxi driver to solve the disappearances.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Detective Fiction

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