Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Create a tale centered on a couple that rekindles their romance on the eve of their planned divorce. Throughout a 24-hour storm that forces them to stay inside their family cabin, unravel the past misunderstandings and the future promises they plan to keep.
Fiction
Romance
Set against the backdrop of the Great Zimbabwe in its construction era, narrate the story of an artisan who discovers a plot that could lead to the fall of the city. Tasked with the construction of the great enclosure, unravel how this artisan uses their unique skills and knowledge of the city's labyrinthine passageways to foil the plot and uncover hidden truths about the rulers.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
African
In a dystopian future, role-playing games have evolved into complex, virtual reality worlds that are used as a form of escapism from harsh daily lives. Create a character who discovers that these virtual games might actually be glimpses into alternate dimensions, and delves into the mystery surrounding their origin.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Role-Playing Games
In post-revolutionary France, amid the chaos and reconstruction of society, a young widow running a humble bookshop finds a series of passionate poems written in the margins of a donated collection of books. Intrigued, she seeks out the author, an impoverished poet, leading to a profound connection as they explore the new philosophies and freedoms of their time through their writings and debates.
Fiction
Romance
Historical Romance
Write about a mentor or figure in your life who has had a profound influence on your development. Describe your first encounter, how your relationship evolved, and a key lesson they imparted that you carry with you to this day.
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
In a bustling Renaissance city, a young, ambitious woman painter secretly dresses as a man to sell her art and study with the masters. At a grand ball, she meets a charismatic noble who seeks an artist to capture his visage. Write about their encounters in secret studios and opulent palaces as they struggle with their identities and the boundaries set by society.
Fiction
Romance
Historical Romance
Set in a rural village in pre-colonial India, write about a young girl forbidden to learn how to read and write. Detail her secret journey toward literacy and the ally she finds in an itinerant storyteller who visits her village.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
19th Century
Develop a story around a mythical object that’s been lost for centuries in a vast dungeon. A team of diverse characters, each with unique skills and backgrounds, bands together to retrieve it. Describe their planning, the challenges they face, and the dynamics of their relationships throughout the journey.
Non-Fiction
Role Playing & Fantasy Games
Write a memoir from the perspective of someone who grew up in a unique or radical commune or alternative society. Detail the daily life, ideology, and eventual evolution or dissolution of the commune, focusing on how it shaped their view of the world as an adult.
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Create a narrative where the main character falls in love with someone through their letters, without knowing that the sender is actually their best friend playing a prank. What happens when the truth comes out?
Fiction
Romance
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