Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Your protagonist is a forgotten deity from a mythical realm that survives only when revered in role-playing games. As interest wanes, their existence begins to fade. They must influence a new generation of players to adopt and popularize their game, thus ensuring their survival. Describe their strategies, the obstacles they face, and the colorful characters they inspire along the way.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Role-Playing Games
Set your narrative in a crumbling English manor during the late 1940s post-WWII. Detail the lives of a once-aristocratic family now struggling to maintain their status and home, with a secret that could either restore their fortune or destroy them.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
British
Write a story where a group of high school friends discovers a mysterious old diary in their school's attic, revealing secrets about a decades-old local mystery. They decide to solve it, not realizing how it will challenge their friendships and reveal their family histories.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Drama
Write about a heist from the perspective of a getaway driver who has sworn off crime, lured back for one last job to secure their sibling's safety. As the heist unfolds, the driver must navigate not just the police, but the conflicting dynamics within the crew that threaten to turn violent.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Crime Thrillers
Chronicle the journey of a Chinese immigrant who arrives in San Francisco during the 1850s Gold Rush. Explore his initial struggles, his entrepreneurial rise within a tumultuous environment, and how he impacts and is impacted by the burgeoning American society.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
Create a tale revolving around a diplomat in a foreign country who uncovers a plot to destabilize the region through political assassinations. Isolated in a hostile environment, the diplomat must use their wits and limited resources to prevent an international crisis, all the while doubting their own government's intentions.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Political Thrillers
Choose a well-known crime from the past century and reimagine the investigation with today’s technology. How would modern forensics, digital footprints, and social media have altered the course of the case?
Non-Fiction
True Crime
In a realm where every person must choose their magical allegiance to an element on their sixteenth birthday, your protagonist breaks tradition by refusing to choose. Explore their adventures as they discover a hidden fifth element that could balance or destroy the known world.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction
Write from the perspective of a young woman living in a Swahili city-state in the 12th century. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she stumbles upon a shipwreck off the coast, leading to an encounter with traders from faraway lands. Detail her evolving perceptions of the world, trade politics, and her role in forging a bridge between diverse cultures.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
African
After inheriting a strange old book from a relative, a college student realizes that every time they read a passage aloud, bizarre occurrences manifest in real life. These events grow increasingly horrifying, hinting that the book might be a gateway to summoning something ancient and evil. As the stakes rise, they must decide whether to continue exploring its powers or find a way to stop what they've unwittingly unleashed.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Horror
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