Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Write a story about a group of kids who find a hidden portal in their school library that takes them to different worlds found in the books they read.
Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 9-12
Following the death of a noble ruler, their untested child must ascend to the throne amidst brewing unrest. Craft a tale where this young ruler, under the guidance of a seasoned but mysterious mentor, must grow and learn to lead while facing both external invasions and internal betrayals.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Medieval
A young woman disguises herself as a man to join a voyage on a 17th-century pirate ship, where she falls for the charismatic captain. Explore the complexities of their relationship as they navigate the treacherous waters, both literal and metaphorical.
Fiction
Romance
Historical Romance
Imagine a world where people are matched by their most dominant emotion. Write a romance about a couple matched by their "curiosity" and the adventures it leads them through.
Fiction
Romance
In your story, every city block has its own guardian spirit, and residents must negotiate with them for everything from parking spaces to noise complaints. Your protagonist, a skeptical real estate agent who never believed in such tales, starts seeing the spirits after unwittingly signing a lease on a haunted apartment.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Urban Fantasy
In a futuristic city, the rich and powerful live high above in the skies, while the poor are relegated to the shadows beneath. When an underground mechanic stumbles upon an old, decommissioned robot that possesses knowledge of the city’s original egalitarian blueprint, they embark on a dangerous mission to restore balance.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Write about a moment in your life when your religious faith was challenged. How did you react, and what impact did this challenge have on your beliefs moving forward?
Non-Fiction
Religion
Write a story about an ancient library that appears only to those who are worthy. Its books offer unprecedented knowledge and spells. When a streetwise orphan stumbles upon it, they're drawn into a centuries-old battle between magical factions, all vying for control of the library’s secrets.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction
In a quiet English village in the early 1800s, a young woman inherits an ancient manor and discovers an old diary detailing a tragic love story from centuries ago. Captivated, she sets out to learn more, finding herself entangled in a centuries-old mystery that mirrors her own developing love life.
Fiction
Romance
Historical Romance
Explore the life of a female wedding planner who, on the verge of giving up on love, is tasked with organizing a high-profile celebrity wedding that turns chaotic, teaching her new lessons about love and life.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Women's Fiction
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