Writing Prompt Generator

So many ideas, but can I use the writing prompts for free?

All random writing prompts created with this tool are 100% free to use without any need to provide credit (although we do appreciate the occasional shoutout). Be a little careful though, as there is always a small chance that an idea already belongs to someone else.

Is there a limit to how much I can generate with this random Writing Prompt Generator?

There's thousands of writing prompts in this Writing Prompt Generator, so you won't need to be worried that we'll run out anytime soon. Just have fun with it.

For even more ideas and some additional options, be sure to also check out the Writing Prompt Generator over on The Story Shack.

Explore some writing prompts

• Write a 350 word story in the fairy tale genre. It's about a rugby player and should include a fork. Also use the sentence 'I can fix this.' Bonus prompt: There seems to be no one left on the planet.
• Write a 150 word story in the adventure genre. It's about a lion trainer and should include a golf club. Also use the sentence 'How do you feel?' Bonus prompt: Your character is imprisoned.
• Write a 450 word story in the magical realism genre. It's about a fascist and should include coloring pencils. Also use the sentence 'Hello?' Bonus prompt: The story takes place in a desert.
• Write a 100 word story in the fairy tale genre. It's about a lonely farmer and should include a leaderboard. Also use the sentence 'You don't have to love me.' Bonus prompt: Your character has just met the love of his/her life.
• Write a 600 word story in the magical realism genre. It's about an unsuccessful policeman and should include a book. Also use the sentence 'We can repair this.' Bonus prompt: Your character is imprisoned.
• Write a 400 word story in the military genre. It's about an immunologist and should include coloring pencils. Also use the sentence 'Whoopsidaisies!' Bonus prompt: Your character has lost someone dear.
• Write a 800 word story in the seasonal genre. It's about a nurse who knows more than the doctors and should include a bicycle. Also use the sentence 'I've been in love with you since years.' Bonus prompt: The story takes place in a desert.
• Write a 550 word story in the magical realism genre. It's about a remorseful murderer and should include expired food. Also use the sentence 'Where'd you get that wound?' Bonus prompt: The story takes place in space.
• Write a 900 word story in the fairy tale genre. It's about a communist and should include a tablet. Also use the sentence 'I've been in love with you since years.' Bonus prompt: Winter is long and extremely cold.
• Write a 950 word story in the children genre. It's about a wallflower and should include a flag. Also use the sentence 'Maybe we should just kiss to break the tension.' Bonus prompt: Your character is hated by everyone.