Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Write a story from the perspective of a stray dog in a bustling city, revealing its encounters and relationships with different humans and animals, showcasing themes of survival, unspoken bonds, and the quest for a forever home.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction

In a world where people can enhance their bodies with advanced biotechnology, a recluse inventor creates an implant that allows users to directly communicate with machines. When the technology falls into the wrong hands, the inventor must team up with a group of rogue hackers to prevent a global catastrophe.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
High Tech Fiction

Write from the perspective of a teen who has always been overshadowed by a sibling's achievements. When an unexpected tragedy strikes, the main character is suddenly thrust into the spotlight. How do they cope with the new-found attention and pressure, while dealing with their own grief and stepping out of their sibling’s shadow?

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Drama

In the bustling heart of Ancient Rome, a young slave gains possession of a scroll that contains dangerous political secrets. Amidst the chaos of an upcoming election, they must decide whether to use the scroll to gain their freedom or protect the person they serve.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome

Develop a story about a forensic psychologist who discovers through her therapy sessions with criminals that a pattern of seemingly unrelated crimes might be the work of a new, unidentified serial killer hints at his next victim, someone close to her.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Crime Thrillers

Place your story in a small indigenous community in the Amazon rainforest during the early 20th century when rubber barons began to invade their lands. Explore the conflict through the eyes of a young native boy, his family's struggles, and their fight for survival and autonomy.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas

In a quiet town known for its unexplainable phenomena, your character, a local librarian, discovers a series of ancient letters between star-crossed lovers whose spirits are rumored to still wander the library aisles. Compelled by their haunting story, the librarian starts experiencing vivid dreams and spectral whispers, drawing them into a centuries-old love story that echoes their own hidden desires.

Fiction
Romance
Paranormal Romance

Set your narrative in 19th century Japan, during the final years of the Samurai before the Meiji Restoration. Focus on the life of a young Samurai who dreams of peace in a time when his role in society is rapidly changing, forcing him to adapt to a new world.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Asian

Write from the perspective of a Native American during the time of the first settlers. Describe their initial encounters, the cultural misunderstandings, and the changes brought about by these new arrivals on their land and way of life.

Fiction
Historical Fiction

Every student must undergo a test to determine their career path in a technologically advanced society. When a glitch during the test sends one teenager on a journey into uncharted territory, they uncover a hidden colony living outside the rigid rules of society’s tech-driven destiny.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Sci-Fi

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