Over 20 "LGBTQ+" Writing Prompts

After receiving an anonymous love letter at their favorite indie bookstore, a shy aspiring writer decides to find the author by responding with a series of love letters hidden among the shelves. Each letter reveals a little more about their personalities and lives, leading to a heartwarming revelation of identities.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

At a luxurious mountain retreat designed specifically for LGBTQ+ singles, guests are paired through an elaborate matchmaking system. However, two attendees who are the most mismatched according to the system end up sharing an unexpected connection that challenges the retreat's algorithms — and their own beliefs about love.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

A quiet seaside town, a mysterious, handwritten letter found in an old bottle, and an address leading to an unassuming bookstore. Write about the person who finds the letter, the journey to the bookstore, and the unexpected romance that unfolds with the person who wrote the message years ago.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

Imagine a future society where relationships are determined by algorithms, and everyone must adhere to these matches. Your characters, however, fall in love naturally and in defiance of this system. Explore their challenges, secrets, and the ultimate choice between compliance for safety and freedom for love.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

Visualize a scenario where two rival pop stars are publicly pitted against each other by their fans and the media. Behind the scenes, they are secretly collaborating on a duet that could skyrocket their careers. As they compose and rehearse, they also fall deeply in love, navigating the perilous waters of fame and hidden romance.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

Write a story about two chefs who are fierce rivals in a high-stakes cooking competition, but as the pressure mounts, they find themselves drawn to each other more than to the prize.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

Write a story about an LGBTQ+ book club where two members with contrasting views about love—cynic and romantic—find themselves debating each week’s read. Detail their evolving relationship, as their debates make way for vulnerability, friendship, and unexpected love.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

Two strangers who keep showing up at the same wedding parties finally discover they have been set up by mutual friends. Explore their journey from awkward encounters to finding common ground, sharing personal stories, and developing a deep connection.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

An older transgender man, who lost his first love to prejudice decades ago, returns to his hometown for a high school reunion. There, he meets his former lover who has now transitioned as well, leading to a complex and poignant rekindling that explores the nature of destiny and identity.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

Describe the journey of a couple who meet at a pride parade, bond over their shared love of vintage photography, and decide to travel the world, capturing landmarks through their lens, learning about each other and their differences with every snapshot.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

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