Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Create a tale set in the 1920s Harlem Renaissance. Develop a character who is a jazz musician struggling to gain recognition. Intertwine their personal and artistic journey with the vibrant but volatile atmosphere of Harlem during this era of profound cultural, social, and artistic expressions.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas
In a dystopian future where dreams are monitored and regulated by the government, a teenager begins to have vivid dreams that somehow bypass the control mechanisms. These dreams lead her to question everything she's been taught about her reality and inspire her to lead a fight for cognitive freedom.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Sci-Fi
Detail the experiences of a young woman who must act as the head of her family's estate after her father's sudden illness. Describe her struggles to maintain her family's status in society, manage the estate’s affairs, and navigate her own desires against societal expectations.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Regency
Describe a medieval marketplace scene through the eyes of a visiting merchant from the Byzantine Empire. Incorporate elements of intrigue and mystery as he deals with local traders, encounters a thief with a peculiar story, and navigates the political tensions of the region.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Medieval
Draft a proposal for a community workshop aimed at introducing young students to the basics of engineering. Include a schedule, list of materials needed, and a series of hands-on activities that would help illustrate the principles of engineering in an engaging way.
Non-Fiction
Engineering
Explore the concept of "work-life balance" through a series of personal interviews with women in various industries and stages of their careers. Analyze the common struggles they face and discuss potential solutions or improvements that could support women in the workforce.
Non-Fiction
Women's Studies
Detail the transformation of a specific room in your house from its original state when you first moved in to its current condition. Discuss your design choices, obstacles you faced, and how the room's evolution has influenced the feel of your home.
Non-Fiction
Home & Garden
The story starts at the end of a sensational trial where a celebrated prosecutor secures a major victory in a serial murder case. However, when one of the verdicts leads to unexpected tragic consequences, she begins to question the authenticity of the evidence she used. Delve into her internal and external conflicts as she uncovers layers of corruption within her office and fights to right a possible wrong she might have inadvertently caused.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Legal Thrillers
Write a story where a retired detective is forced to return to work after someone mails him pieces of a cold case he never solved, including notes that suggest the perpetrator is closer to him than he realized.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Crime Thrillers
Document an unusual job or position you've held that has left an indelible mark on your character and professional journey. What were the quirky, challenging, and enlightening moments, and how did this experience contribute to your personal and professional ethos?
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
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