Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Write about a woman who discovers a series of letters hidden in her attic, revealing unknown details about her grandmother's life. As she reads on, she finds herself on a journey that mirrors many struggles and triumphs of her grandmother's era, challenging her views on love, resilience, and forgiveness.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Women's Fiction
Write about a Native American tribe's involvement in the American Revolution. Focus on a young tribal warrior who must decide whether to align with the British or the Americans, considering the potential effects on his people.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
American Revolution
Tell the story of a high school teacher in a rural Oregon town who inspires her students to organize a community project that unexpectedly brings national attention, forcing the town to confront its deeply held beliefs and traditions.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
American
In an alternate universe, Sherlock Holmes and Joan Watson are siblings navigating the intricate web of politics and power in a steampunk Victorian London. Despite their differing views on justice, they must collaborate to foil a plot that threatens the stability of the British Empire. Write a story uncovering their adventure and the emotional struggles they face in maintaining their familial bond.
Fiction
Movie, TV, and Literary Fan Fiction
Craft a tale centered around a small diner at the edge of town that becomes the unlikely meeting place for two strangers who share a remarkable connection. Explore how their lives intertwine through a series of serendipitous meetings.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Short Stories
Pretend you find a pair of glasses that allows you to read the minds of animals. Share a story about a day spent with these glasses at a busy city park.
Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 6-8
Write a personal essay reflecting on a moment when a tarot reading profoundly shifted your perspective on a personal issue. Describe the setting, the cards pulled, the reader, and the insights that changed your path.
Non-Fiction
Astrology, Divination & Tarot
After a renowned graffiti artist’s signature tag appears at the scenes of multiple burglaries across the city, an undercover detective with a knack for street art is assigned to blend into the underground scene. What the detective uncovers is a sprawling web connecting the art world with high-stakes crime.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction
In a future dystopian city, all citizens wear devices that dictate the path of their lives, from careers to whom they marry, designed to maintain order and efficiency. Your character, a software engineer, discovers a glitch in their device – they have 24 hours of free will before it resets. What do they do with this time?
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Dystopian
Write a reflective piece about the role of technology in personal health and fitness. Explore your experiences with health apps, wearable technology, or online fitness communities, and analyze how these tools have either supported or hindered your health goals.
Non-Fiction
Diet, Health, & Fitness
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