700+ Creative Writing Prompts To Inspire You Right Now

Arielle - Reedsy

I've been creating writing prompts for the Reedsy Prompts contest for four years. Fueled by tea and sitcom reruns.

Hayden Quinn

Hayden Quinn is a Psychology student and writer from the UK. She writes short horror and romance stories, and YA novels which can be found on Amazon.

A.r. Eakle

⭐️ Reedsy Contest Judge ⭐️ Please be advised that my stories often touch on subjects such as sex, substance use, and have strong language. Please use viewer discretion when reading. My stories ...

Books mean so much to me, with their stories, their magic, their words. That is why I want to be a writer. I want to make words that make people more alive. Also, once in a great many pages, writin...

Crystal Lewis

Full-time English tutor, avid reader, aspiring author and a bit of an art nut.

Savannah Cordova

Melissa Manganaro

Willow Drake

Madalyn Lueken

Second-year English major at the University of Florida

Amy Pellegrino

Sheila Hudson

Waverley Stark

Obsessive reader. Lover of popcorn. Scorpio with a sarcastic tongue. Night owl, daydreamer, and walker of the woods. Seaside elf.

Brandy Dykhuizen

Renee Padmore

Pauline Breatnach

Caitlin Panarella

Chris Richter

Elliott Laurence

Just Write...somebody coined the term, patented it, made magnets. I slapped one on to remind me. You can't revise what you haven't written. free write...Just Write.

Jasmine Shouse

A U.S. Navy veteran who loves video games almost as much as books. Co-author of the militaristic fantasy series Sethi's Song.

Karen Kinley

I write because it's impossible not to. A teacher by day and perfectionist by night, I spend most of my time torturing myself in front of my laptop. My first novel is optimistically close to being ...

Maria Arreola

Just a college student who procrastinates writing research papers by writing literally anything else.

Asher Littlefield

I mostly write science fiction, or stories that involve wild animals or the natural world and the place Homo sapiens has in it. I read nonfiction for the most part, specifically in the broad subjec...

Sarah Harris

Working mom with a dream.

Karen Mcdermott

Caution: may contain swear words and scenes of an upsetting nature. But also jokes. Raised by diplomats, currently residing in Hove, England. Is aware of the meme. Former copywriter now turn...

Veena N

Harley Rose

Alexandra Petrache

Kyle Johnson

Olivia Gilbert

24 year old lover of reading and writing fiction. English major interested in writing novels, and short stories, as well as being a copy and line editor. Making it through all these things by the p...

Natasha Arnold

A casual author, specializing in historical fiction -u- I'd love to do some collabs with you!

Dayna Scott

Hi writers! My name is Dayna, I'm a judge for Reedsy and an author, not only do I enjoy creating works of fiction but I love reading them too! :D

Maggie Nerz

Maggie Nerz Iribarne is a teacher, writer, wife, and mother living in Syracuse, New York.

Andrea Tran

Amanda Niehaus

Helen Kingkade

Jenn Gott

Stephanie Meador

Suzanne Kiraly

As a writer, publisher, and teacher, Suzanne has over 20 years of experience in all facets of the publishing industry. Previously, as a book coach, she worked with talented Australian writers for n...

Jamie R

Maggie Deese

*Reedsy Contest Judge* Hi there! My name is Maggie. I'm a college student majoring in English in hopes of becoming an editor and writer. I am planning my first novel and loving every bit of it! ...

Brittany Gillen

Brittany Gillen is a stay-at-home mom living in Michigan, USA. She loves writing and reading stories in all genres.

Tess Sackmann

Erica Hampton

Rosalind Minett

Lynn Penny

Heya! Author here, just in the beginning steps, working on my first book, a good ol Psychological Thriller. I love writing short stories of all kind, absolutly love reading them as well. I currentl...

Christina Passarella

Esther Andrews

I'm a freelance writer/editor and blogger. Random stuff happens, I write about it: https://wordpress.com/view/mylifeisacautionarytale.wordpress.com. I'm also published on SharpHeels.com and Jottful...

Alton Rook

Watched watcher watches watchers watching watcher watch. That's me.

Pat Preston

Cheyanne Turner

I love taking classic stories and finding ways to give them new twists. Main author influences include: Gail Carson Levine, Neil Gaiman, Rick Riordan, and Jane Austen. I am open to feedback on my...

Kassidy Barber

Kassidy is a writer and copy editor originally from Tenneesee. She's currently attending the University of Alabama in Huntsville as an English major with an art studio minor (graduating April 2020,...

Leah Quire

Nj Van vugt

I'm a self confessed sci-fi geek, paranormal enthusiast and fantasy fanatic. Did I mention sci-fi geek? I'm an editor and erotica author from NZ. If sci-fi is your thing check out my short story T...

Mia Faulk

Thao Nguyen

Saloni D

I write to keep myself entertained.

Clynthia Graham

Taralee Morgan

Gabriella Ditaranto

Just an education major who loves to write!

Ben-oni Blay

Joshua Hopper

Aspiring writer, composer, teacher, and magic bean gatherer.

O.s. Schaefer

O.S. Schaefer was born in a hollow log in a northern country, and raised by wolves. Today he lives in Greenwich, always knows the time, and makes a nice carbonara like nonna used to make. He is not...

Mackenzie Tastan

Kathleen Jones

Hayley Igarashi

I’m a Reedsy contest judge and aspiring time traveler. I’ve been an editor in the entertainment and publishing space, but now create script and game content for apps. I live and write in Califo...

Kym Ortega

Chel Eryn

Kirsty B

A wishful romantic of the light and dark in both this world and those created.

Jo ann Poll

Somtoochukwu benedict Ezioha

Somtoochukwu Benedict Ezioha is a graduate of Biochemistry, a fiction writer, scriptwriter, editor and blogger. He is also the current and first President of Unizik Writers Association (U.W.A) and ...

Young Lee

Constantly being edited...

Liz Suggs

I'm a writer, an editor, and a leader in the writing community. I obsessively write each morning, lunch, and evening. When I'm not writing, I'm judging content submissions, or I'm leading a group o...

Natalie Strawbridge

I am the proud owner of six dogs, two cats, and countless unfinished stories.

Katie Duggan

Kleopatra Olympiou

Alan Highe

Laura Clark

After a long history of teaching creative writing, grammar and how to smash the patriarchy, Laura is now trying out being the writer instead. She’s actively looking for constructive criticism so wo...

Katie Mccoach

Tempest Juvano

I'm a dabbler in many things, Yearning for my wings. I write poems, short stories, fan fiction, and random notes to myself. I love reading fiction, of varied genre, and words that move are what I'...

Tain Leonard-peck

Vinci Lam

Just a work-in-progress human who would rather be a ferret or a mermaid. Follow my instagram (x.wingchi) for book recommendations & actual ferret shenanigans!