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

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Write a story about a parent putting their child to bed.

– 32 stories

Write a story about a matchmaker.

– 26 stories

Write a story about a teenager visiting the place where they grew up.

– 31 stories

Write a story in which something seemingly innocent symbolizes something much darker.

– 22 stories

Write a story about someone who defies social conventions.

– 15 stories

Write a story in which someone experiences discrimination.

– 18 stories

Write a story about someone trying to escape their situation.

– 47 stories

Write a story about someone who's haunted by their past.

– 69 stories

Write a story about a birthday party with a major plot twist.

– 38 stories

Write a story about someone trying to find the perfect birthday gift.

– 19 stories

Write a story about someone turning 100 years old.

– 47 stories

Write a story about a sweet sixteen.

– 13 stories

Write a story about a stressed parent planning their child's birthday.

– 22 stories

Write a story about a character who is always patient, even when frustrated.

Write a story about a character reminiscing about past mistakes. Perhaps they come to view those "mistakes" in a new light.

Write a story based on the metaphor: "Love is a fine wine."

Write a story about a character who has a horrible sense of direction and constantly gets lost.

Write a story about an author who has just started writing again for the first time in a couple of years.

Write a story about a mistake that results in wonderful consequences.

Write a story based on the metaphor: “Chaos is a friend of mine.”

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