Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Imagine you are a journalist embedded within the Pacific Theater during World War II. Craft a story around a particularly harrowing battle you are reporting on, exploring the bonds formed between soldiers and the personal stories they share with you in quiet moments.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 2
The rector of an ancient church discovers a hidden manuscript that contradicts centuries-old teachings. As they struggle to reconcile their faith with the new revelations, they must decide whether to share this knowledge with their congregation or keep it buried.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Religious
Compile a series of interviews with various professionals in the criminal justice system—detectives, forensic scientists, judges, and defense attorneys—focusing on one particularly puzzling case they were involved in and the challenges they faced during its resolution.
Non-Fiction
True Crime
Develop a comprehensive guide for tackling standardized tests, including test-taking strategies, time management tips, and ways to manage test anxiety. Use your own experiences and/or interviews with successful test-takers to provide real-life examples.
Non-Fiction
Study Aids & Text Prep
Reflect on a relationship that has deeply influenced who you are today. Discuss the lessons learned, how it shaped your views on relationships, and offer advice for someone who might be experiencing something similar.
Non-Fiction
Self-Help & Relationships
A rookie detective is assigned her first major case — a string of break-ins that seem trivial but progressively reveal a pattern connecting them to the city’s historical underworld operations. Investigate how she unravels the mystery with her unconventional methods and what deeper secrets she uncovers about the city’s past.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Police Stories
Write a nail-biting tale about a pilot of a small commuter plane who discovers a bomb on board. With nowhere to land and time running out, the pilot must figure out how to disarm the bomb with help from an unlikely passenger.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Action Thrillers
Describe a challenging travel experience in a remote or rugged location that tested your limits. Focus on how you overcame these difficulties, the skills you used or developed, and how the journey transformed your perception of self and the world around you.
Non-Fiction
Travel
Document a week of your meals focusing on the origin of the ingredients used, how they were prepared, and why those particular items were chosen. Reflect on how your choices relate to your personal health, the environment, and economics. Include photos and recipes to enhance the narrative.
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food & Wine
Create a tale about a young girl who befriends a magical talking animal in her backyard. What adventures do they embark on together?
Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
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