Beat the blank page. Pick a type of prompt and press New prompt for a story starter, a fantasy or sci-fi idea, a mystery, a poem idea or a prompt for young writers.
Every prompt is a starting point, not a rule. Change the names, places or ending to make it your own.
How to use the Writing Prompt Generator
- Pick a type: story starters, fantasy and sci-fi, mystery, poetry or kids.
- Press New prompt.
- Set a timer and write without stopping, even for five minutes.
- Press again for a new idea whenever you like.
Ways to use writing prompts
- Daily warm-ups: write for ten minutes with the online timer
- Classroom challenges: everyone writes from the same prompt and compares
- Story games: combine a prompt with a random word that must appear in the story
- For picture ideas, try the drawing prompt generator
Frequently asked questions
Are the prompts free to use?
Yes. Use them for school, writing groups, competitions or your own projects.
Are there prompts for kids?
Yes. The Kids deck has simple, playful prompts for young writers.
Will a prompt repeat?
Not until every prompt in that deck has been shown once.