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Weekly Writing Prompts

Join (probably?) the world's largest writing contest. Flex those creative muscles with weekly writing prompts.

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

Funny

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

Dramatic

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

High School

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

Narrative

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

Funny

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

Short Story

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."

Novel

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

Novel

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

Funny

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

Thriller and Suspense

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

Sad

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

Funny

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

Novel

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

Dramatic

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

Funny

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

Thriller and Suspense

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

Funny

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

Dramatic

It's 2 a.m. and you've been tossing and turning trying to get some sleep. Finally, you sit up. You know what you need to do.

Dramatic

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