Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Write a story set in a world where role-playing games are not just for fun, but are mandated by the government once a year as a means to assign professions and social standings based on players' performances. Describe your protagonist's preparation and the unexpected alliances and betrayals they encounter during their game.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Role-Playing Games
A retired intelligence officer living in a small coastal town finds a washed-up container filled with mysterious, unmarked vials. Shortly after, the town's residents begin to show bizarre symptoms. The officer must uncover the truth before it's too late.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Action Thrillers
Develop a comprehensive comparison between two similar crafts, such as knitting and crocheting. Outline the history of each craft, the main differences in techniques and materials, and provide tips for beginners on which might be easier to start with and why.
Non-Fiction
Crafts & Hobbies
Explore the life of a young American pilot involved in the D-Day invasion. Describe the intense moments leading up to their flight, their thoughts as they soar over the Channel, and their feelings upon seeing the war-torn landscapes of Europe for the first time.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 2
Explore the impact of cultural differences on international business negotiations. Create profiles for negotiators from two different countries, detailing how their cultural backgrounds affect their negotiation styles, and how they achieve a successful business deal despite these differences.
Non-Fiction
Business & Investing
Write a letter from the perspective of a lesser-known figure during a major historical event. Describe their observations, fears, and hopes without revealing the event until the last sentence.
Non-Fiction
History
Write from the perspective of a native tribe in pre-Colonial America. The arrival of European explorers disrupts their ancestral lands and ways of life. Through the eyes of a young tribe member, tell the story of this encounter, blending authentic cultural details, spirituality, and the impact of these pivotal moments.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas
You find a talking teddy bear hidden in your closet who wants to play hide and seek. Tell the story of your day playing hide and seek with the teddy bear around the house.
Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 3-5
Two best friends discover an ancient, enchanted diary that belongs to a long-lost princess who reveals secrets and spells on each page. As the friends use these spells, they accidentally switch lives with each other. To switch back, they must undertake a perilous journey to the last known location of the princess, learning more about each other’s lives and their own strengths along the way.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Fantasy and Adventure
During a total solar eclipse, you find yourself inexplicably drawn to a mysterious figure in the crowd. As soon as your eyes meet, visions of past lives you've shared together flood your mind, revealing a timeless romance that defies the ages. Now, you must navigate this life’s obstacles to rekindle a love that has survived through centuries.
Fiction
Romance
Paranormal Romance
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