500+ Creative Writing Prompts To Inspire You Right Now

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

Romance

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

General

Write a story about a character who is a wildcard — their behavior is unpredictable, even to their friends.

Comedy

Write a story inspired by the last sentence of any book you own.

General

Write a story about a group of people who meet every month to air out their mistakes.

Dramatic

Write a story based on the metaphor: “The curtain of night fell upon us."

General

Write a story about a character who is cautious and careful, no matter what.

General

Write a story about a writer with a very unusual method for overcoming writer's block.

Comedy

Write a story about a character who goes to great lengths to cover up a mistake.

Thriller

Write a story based on the metaphor: "Beauty is a fading flower."

General

Write a story about a character who is brutally honest and can’t lie to save their life.

Comedy

Write a story inspired by the most recent text message you received.

General

Write a story about a character who makes a mistake and learns from it.

General

Write a story about a character who is certain the world is going to end today.

Dramatic

Write a story about a character or group of characters who are waiting for something. Leave it unclear who or what they are waiting for.

General

Write a story about a club devoted entirely to predicting the future.

Comedy

Write a story about a character who can't figure out when they're dreaming or awake.

Thriller

Write a story about a character trying to determine whether life has meaning or reason.

General

You are Hollywood's most successful tabloid paparazzi photographer, and you are about to retire.

Comedy

"Quiet on set!" A dense hush fell, and you waited for your cue.

Dramatic

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