Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Detail the intense psychological and legal battle between a small-town lawyer and the powerful estate of a deceased billionaire, who seemingly left behind a will that threatens to destroy the ecological balance of a whole community. The will’s authenticity is dubious, yet its directives are legally binding unless the lawyer can prove foul play — facing not just a legal battle, but personal threats and ethical dilemmas.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Legal Thrillers
Set during the construction of the Parthenon, a skilled but humble sculptor is commissioned to create a masterpiece for the temple. Describe the artistic inspiration, the political intrigues, and the personal sacrifices involved in contributing to one of the most iconic landmarks of ancient Greece.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Greece
A military engineer working on classified drone technology goes missing. His sister, a cyber-security analyst, uses her expertise to track his whereabouts, uncovering a network of espionage that operates within her own government. She must navigate through layers of deception to save her brother and expose the traitors.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Military Suspense
Describe your most memorable encounter with wildlife, focusing on sensory details and the feelings it evoked in you.
Non-Fiction
Nature
In pre-colonial West Africa, write a story about a young griot (storyteller) entrusted with a secret that could either bring peace or war to rival kingdoms. Explore how the griot navigates the political tensions, using the power of oral history and music.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
African
Set in the 18th-century Ottoman Empire, a young artisan from a small Anatolian village moves to Istanbul to seek work. There, he becomes a craftsman of astrolabes and other scientific instruments, eventually catching the eye of a sultan’s advisor. Explore his rise to prominence and the intrigue and danger of the royal court.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
18th Century
Delve into the ethics and effectiveness of economic sanctions as a foreign policy tool. Provide examples from recent international events to illustrate your points and discuss potential alternatives.
Non-Fiction
Current Affairs & Politics
Chronicle a particular DIY home improvement project you undertook, focusing on why you chose to do it yourself, the resources you used to learn the necessary skills, and the outcome. Make it a narrative that both instructs and entertains.
Non-Fiction
Home & Garden
Craft a tale centered around the construction of a grand cathedral in medieval Spain. Explore the lives of various people involved, from the visionary architect to the downtrodden laborers, and how their destinies intertwine over the decades of construction.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Medieval
Write an analysis on the impact of youth voters in the recent elections. Investigate how their preferences differ from older generations and the implications this might have on future political trends.
Non-Fiction
Current Affairs & Politics
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