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Writing Prompts

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 told entirely through text messages or emails.

– 101 stories

Write a story from the perspective of a dog, thrilled to find their owner has been spending so much time at home.

– 72 stories

Write a story about a family game night.

– 70 stories

Write a story about miscommunication.

– 47 stories

Write a story set in a salon or barbershop.

– 70 stories

Write a story about a character making a big change.

– 64 stories

Write a story about a character who's too polite to tell someone they don't like a gift given to them.

– 49 stories

Write a story about a character who can't make up their mind about something.

– 63 stories

Write a story about someone who can pause time or re-live old memories at will.

– 64 stories

Write a story that includes characters who are aware they are a work of fiction.

– 73 stories

Write about two people in a relationship. One of them has special powers, the other does not.

– 77 stories

Write about a person who meets with the ghost of an old friend for tea every so often.

– 111 stories

Write about someone who works an average job — but incorporate elements of magic into it.

– 75 stories

Write a short story about someone heading home from work.

– 81 stories

Write a short story about someone going to the corner store to buy an everyday item.

– 64 stories

Write a short story about someone cooking dinner.

– 55 stories

Write a short story about someone tending to their garden.

– 77 stories

Write a short story about someone doing laundry.

– 93 stories

Write a story about a character experiencing déjà vu.

– 39 stories

Write a story in which the lines between awake and dreaming are blurred.

– 123 stories

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