Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Imagine you are a young drummer boy in the Continental Army, experiencing your first battle. Describe the sights, sounds, and smells around you and how you cope with the fear and chaos. Include a friendship you strike up with an older soldier and the lessons you learn from him.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
American Revolution
On a distant planet colonized by humans, teenage explorers find an ancient alien library. As they decode the alien language, they realize the books are interactive, altering reality around them according to the stories they engage with. They must use the books wisely to solve an impending crisis affecting both their colony and the mysterious alien species.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Sci-Fi
In a world where magical abilities are inherited, your protagonist is the first in their family to awaken a rare and possibly dangerous form of magic. They must decide whether to harness this power to benefit humanity or hide it to protect themselves from those who hunt the magically gifted.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction
Write a detailed article exploring the evolution of sustainable engineering practices. Include case studies of successful sustainable engineering projects and discuss how these practices can be integrated into future engineering endeavors.
Non-Fiction
Engineering
Develop an essay reflecting on the cultural implications of culinary traditions you encountered while traveling. How did the food act as a gateway to understanding the history and people of the place? Include specific meals, interactions with local chefs or cooks, and the communal aspect of eating.
Non-Fiction
Travel
During a high-profile charity gala, a celebrated private investigator is startled by a familiar face — her long-lost twin, presumed dead after disappearing during their childhood. The twin is involved in an intricate theft ring targeting the city's elite. With personal emotions at stake, the investigator must unravel her twin's involvement without compromising her professionalism.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Detective Fiction
Write an in-depth exploration of the role technology has played in personal fitness over the last decade. Discuss the evolution from basic pedometers to sophisticated wearable fitness trackers and apps, and analyze how they've changed your personal health journey or that of someone you know.
Non-Fiction
Diet, Health, & Fitness
Craft a tale about two childhood friends who are separated when one is taken to serve in the Pharaoh’s palace. When they reunite years later, they find themselves on opposing sides of a brewing rebellion. Explore their renewed relationship amidst the political intrigue and social upheaval of ancient Egypt.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Egypt
Set during the American Civil War, explore the forbidden romance between a Confederate soldier and a Union nurse. Describe how they meet in secret and their struggle to maintain their relationship amidst the chaos and devastation of war.
Fiction
Romance
Historical Romance
A detective with the ability to communicate with the spirits of crime victims teams up with the ghost of a woman who claims she was falsely accused of her husband's murder. Together, they seek to uncover the real murderer, while also avoiding sinister forces that want the truth buried forever.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Paranormal Thrillers
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