Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Discuss a solo travel experience to a destination that holds significant personal meaning to you, whether it's retracing family roots or following the path of a personal hero. Explore themes of solitude, introspection, and personal growth.
Non-Fiction
Travel
Write about the moment you realized the importance of mental health on your overall wellness. Include the steps you took to incorporate mindfulness or other mental health practices into your daily routine and discuss the changes you've observed.
Non-Fiction
Diet, Health, & Fitness
In a world where people are assigned their professions based on their birth month, describe the life of a rebel born in December who refuses to conform to the role of a philosopher and instead pursues a dangerous career as a sky-racer, defying both societal norms and gravity.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Alternate Realities
Imagine a scenario where a middle-aged character decides to return to their childhood summer camp as a counselor, only to find it on the brink of closure. Depict their journey to save it, rediscovering old friendships, first loves, and the reasons that made the place magical in their memories.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Imagine you are compiling a documentary script about the construction of a famous landmark. Write a narrative that intertwines the technical challenges, the laborers' stories, and the political climate of the time.
Non-Fiction
History
Write about a woman who starts a community garden in a struggling, economically depressed town and how the garden becomes a unifying force for the residents, helping them heal old wounds and forge new relationships.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
American
Create a narrative centered around a large family reunion in rural Louisiana, where deep secrets are revealed and old tensions resurface. Focus on one family member who tries to keep the peace.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
American
A renowned female detective, known for her ability to solve puzzles, is confronted with a mysterious serial burglar who leaves behind a rare flower at every crime scene. As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that each victim is connected through a secretive book club.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives
Set your story on the Transcontinental Railroad in the late 1860s. Your protagonist is an immigrant worker from China, telling the tale of building the railroad, the hardships faced, and the bonds formed amid adversity. Captivate your readers with narratives of resilience and ambition.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biographical
A small coastal town, plagued by a series of inexplicably perfect burglaries, hires a retired detective renowned for his unconventional methods. The detective finds that each burglary coincides with the appearance of a traveling circus. Delving into the lives of the circus performers, the detective uncovers secrets far darker than simple theft.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Detective Fiction
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