Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Write a story about a street artist in a bustling city who unexpectedly becomes a local hero through an act of kindness witnessed by thousands on social media. Explore the resulting fame, challenges, and changes in their life.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Urban

Imagine a romance that blossoms during a community dance class. Both individuals signed up to try something new after experiencing tough breakups. Detail their initial awkward encounters, growing friendship, and eventual realization of feelings for each other.

Fiction
Romance
Contemporary

Imagine a world where everyone has the date they will meet their soulmate tattooed on their wrist from birth. Write a love story about a character who, as the date approaches, starts to question the concept of destiny and soulmates, especially after meeting someone who doesn't align with what they expected, just weeks before their supposed destined meeting.

Fiction
Romance
Contemporary

Imagine a detective who specializes in art theft. Their latest case involves a stolen painting rumored to hold the key to an age-old secret society. As they delve deeper, they find themselves tangled in a web of aristocratic deceit and historical conspiracies.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Detective Fiction

Chronicle the life of a fictional character who was a servant in the household of the famous courtesan Madame du Barry during the reign of Louis XV. Highlight the struggles, the opulence of Versailles, and the political undercurrents leading up to the French Revolution from an insider's yet marginal perspective.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biographical

After a bizarre electrical storm, your character, a barista, begins to experience flashes of someone else’s life through reflections in mirrors and windows—a complex man entangled in a dangerous, otherworldly affair. The reflections become more frequent and intense, revealing that this man is not only real but reaching out for help, and love, across dimensions.

Fiction
Romance
Paranormal Romance

Imagine a world where magic is a commonplace skill but also heavily regulated. Write a day in the life of an inspector for the Magic Regulation Board. What challenges do they face in their role? How do they feel about the regulation of magic?

Non-Fiction
Role Playing & Fantasy Games

In a futuristic city where memories can be bought and traded like commodities, a young woman discovers that her most precious memories are counterfeits. She embarks on a journey to find her true past, unraveling a conspiracy that expands deeper than she ever imagined.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
High Tech Fiction

Write an essay discussing the evolution of educational technology from chalkboards to digital tablets. Include personal anecdotes or observations on how these changes have affected teaching and learning in your own experience or in that of others.

Non-Fiction
Education & Reference

Craft a narrative detailing the experience of attending a significant film festival. Describe the atmosphere, the films that left an impact, interactions with filmmakers, and how the festival experience altered your perception of cinema.

Non-Fiction
Music, Film, & Performing Arts

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