Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Create a detailed guide on caring for an unusual pet (think along the lines of a raccoon, a snake, or a tarantula). Incorporate both factual information and personal anecdotes to enlighten and engage potential pet owners.

Non-Fiction
Pets

Write about the complexities faced by a historical advisor close to a powerful queen or king. Weave a narrative that highlights both political intrigue and the advisor's personal ambitions, loyalties, and the ethical dilemmas that define their life at court.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biographical

Write from the perspective of a journalist who receives an anonymous tip about corruption in a high-ranking government office. Explore the challenges they face as they verify the information, deal with potential threats, and navigate ethical dilemmas about exposing powerful individuals.

Non-Fiction
True Crime

Examine the phenomenon of urban gentrification. Choose a specific city or neighborhood and detail the changes it has undergone in the past two decades. Discuss the socio-economic impacts on original residents and new incomers.

Non-Fiction
Social Sciences

Create a tale centered around a magical artifact that has maintained peace in the kingdom for generations. However, on the coronation day of a new young ruler, the artifact is stolen. The ruler must embark on a quest to retrieve it, learning about their kingdom's real history along the way.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction

In Ancient Egypt during the reign of Ramses II, a young scribe dreams of becoming a royal architect but faces rigid social stratification. Describe their journey of creativity, political intrigue, and the miraculous project that could elevate their status forever.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
African

Develop a piece focusing on a less popular or virtually unknown sport. Delve into its history, rules, and why it remains obscure. Consider attending a local game or practice session to get an authentic feel.

Non-Fiction
Sports

Craft a narrative around an unlikely friendship between a British soldier and an American colonial woman. Explore how their relationship develops against the backdrop of wartime tensions and societal expectations.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
American Revolution

Discuss the ethical implications of a recent engineering advancement—such as artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, or renewable energy technologies. How do these innovations challenge our moral frameworks, and what role should engineers play in ethical decision-making?

Non-Fiction
Engineering

Investigate a historical conspiracy or unsolved mystery. Construct a detailed account from multiple perspectives (e.g., a detective, a witness, a journalist) to explore the different theories and possible explanations behind the events.

Non-Fiction
History

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