Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
After the sudden disappearance of three people in a small, sleepy town, a troubled detective discovers an old journal at a local estate sale. The journal details experiments with the paranormal, blurring the lines between myth and reality. Write a story where the detective must delve into the paranormal to solve the mystery before they become the next victim.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Paranormal Thrillers
Picture a world where everyone has a visible heart above their head that shines brighter when near their soulmate. Write from the perspective of someone whose heart remains dim, finding unexpected love on a journey that takes them far from home.
Fiction
Romance
After a well-respected judge is found murdered, a retired attorney is called back to uncover the complex web of corruption that may have led to the judge's death. However, the deeper they dig, the more perilous their life becomes as they uncover secrets that powerful people would kill to keep hidden.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Legal Thrillers
Develop a narrative centered around the civil rights movement in the 1960s United States, seen through the eyes of an elderly African American couple witnessing the changes from the front porch of their Mississippi home. Dive into their past struggles for equality, their hopes for the future, and their complex feelings as events unfold nationally and in their own community.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
20th Century
Create a tale of a small town's annual pie-baking contest, which is taken very seriously by its residents. Dive into the lives of three contestants, each with a secret reason for needing to win.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Short Stories
Imagine the life of a Roman soldier stationed in distant Britannia. Explore his adaptation to local customs, the conflicts he faces with both the natives and his own comrades, and a forbidden romance that alters his fate.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome
Analyze the role of sports in shaping national identity in a country other than your own. Research a specific historical event involving sports that had a significant impact on that nation's global image or internal unity.
Non-Fiction
Sports
Set your story in a remote British village in the early 1700s. The village is abuzz when a mysterious stranger arrives, claiming to be researching for the King. As villagers begin to suspect his motives, delve into themes of trust, tradition, and the fear of the unknown.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
British
Write a thorough analysis on the impact of technology on traditional investing practices. Include predictions on how investing will continue to evolve over the next decade and what current and aspiring investors need to understand in order to succeed.
Non-Fiction
Business & Investing
Imagine a small village in the French countryside during the 1840s, where a mysterious old woman who claims to be a retired Parisian actress moves into a rundown chateau. Through her interactions with the villagers, reveal her true history and the series of events that led her to this secluded life.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
19th Century
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