Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Invent a story about a florist and a tattoo artist who decide to exchange their crafts for a year. Explore how their worlds collide, their preconceptions change, and love blossoms in the least expected moments and places.
Fiction
Romance
Two estranged siblings reunite to settle their deceased father's estate only to find themselves locked in his secure, tech-savvy house. As they try to navigate the sophisticated and bizarre security system, they unravel secrets their father left behind—secrets that some people would kill to protect. Explore their tense relationship and their struggle to survive as they rediscover their familial bond.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Explore the evolution of a specific genre of film and its impact on popular culture. Select a genre, trace its history, and analyze key films that have defined its path. Conclude with predictions on where the genre might be heading in the future.
Non-Fiction
Music, Film, & Performing Arts
Write a detailed account of an infamous unsolved crime from your local area, exploring the lingering impact on the community and the various theories that have evolved over the years.
Non-Fiction
True Crime
Write a story set in the bustling streets of New York City during the roaring 1920s. A young immigrant arrives, carrying only a violin and a dream of joining a jazz band. Describe their journey navigating the vibrant music scene, encountering historical figures, and overcoming challenges.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas
In a future where memories can be digitally stored and stolen, your protagonist wakes up one day with a critical gap in their memory and a mysterious message: "Trust no one." They must piece together their past and uncover a conspiracy that could topple the societal order before their missing memories are used to commit a crime that frames them.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Dystopian
Explore the evolution of a common educational practice (like standardized testing or homework) through different cultures and eras. How has it changed, and what do those changes say about society's shifting values and priorities in education?
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference
Set your story in the bustling market of Tenochtitlan on the eve of the Spanish arrival. Through the eyes of a local merchant, explore the rich, vibrant life of the Aztec capital and how rumors of the strange visitors begin to stir unrest.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Americas
Explore the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Discuss whether machines can truly possess qualities such as morality and consciousness, or if these are uniquely human attributes.
Non-Fiction
Philosophy
In the midst of the California Gold Rush, a family from China sets up a makeshift restaurant in a burgeoning mining town. Describe their struggles, the diverse customers they serve, and how they protect their dreams against the harsh realities of greed and discrimination.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
19th Century
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