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Best Adults Writing Prompts

Join our ongoing contests and win up to $1,500. Flex those creative muscles with these writing prompts.

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This week's contest:
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Love is in the Air

148 contest entries /
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Write a story about grief.

Set your story at a retirement party.

Start your story with someone saying "You're not a kid any more."

Write a story about a 21st birthday party.

Write a story about a 40th birthday party.

Write a story that includes someone saying, “Bon voyage.”

– 16 stories

Write a story about a character who misses a train, for better or worse.

– 33 stories

Write about someone who has long since quit but decides to go another round for old time’s sake.

– 36 stories

Set your story at a retirement or leaving party.

– 18 stories

Write about a rivalry between two coworkers that has unforeseen consequences.

– 26 stories

Write a story about someone who knows it’s time to retire or change jobs, but is hesitating.

– 43 stories

Start your story with someone saying “I quit!”

– 55 stories

Write a story about a corrupt politician trying to avoid blame at all costs.

– 10 stories

Write a story that includes the phrase “This is all my fault.”

– 95 stories

Write a story where a local takes a newcomer under their wing.

– 24 stories

Write a story in which someone returns to their hometown.

– 80 stories

Write a story in which someone says “You'll never be content.”

– 51 stories

Start your story with someone breaking an awkward silence at a family dinner.

– 36 stories

Write a story in which too many cooks spoil the broth — literally or metaphorically.

– 10 stories

Write a story where a character’s life completely changes over the course of a meal.

– 69 stories

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