Story Writing Prompts

Story Writing Prompts

One of the best creative exercises I have encountered is trying to figure out how things work together. These story writing prompts are based on that idea. Here are several random puzzle pieces: title, plot, theme, setting, and characters. Can you put them all together to create an original story?

Refresh the page to change the writing prompt… feel free to mix and match suggestions until you find something that strikes your fancy. 

The Growth, the Task, and the Riches

A story that explores losing hope through a riddle to be solved.


Setting:

The setting is the backdrop to your story. A lot of times you can find inspiration to break through writer’s block by doing a little research. Try looking up the time and place here to find more ideas to flesh out your story.

Vernon, TX - February 1908

Characters:

Characters are the usually the most interesting part of a story. You will proably want at least 2 or 3 main characters: the protagonist (the hero), a sidekick, and an antagonist (the villian). A few secondary characters can help bring depth to your story as well, so we decided to give you half a dozen to start with. Which one looks like the most likely protagonist? The most likely villian? How are they all related to each other? Do they work together? Are they family? Neighbors? As you answer these questions you are building your backstory.

Mungo Dennis
is a sales manager who wants to protect a loved one.. He is generally trustworthy and enthusiastic, but sometimes blunt
Gabrielle Hubbard
is a fast food cook who wants to fulfill a prophecy.. She is generally trustworthy and intelligent, but sometimes short-sighted
Molly Rios
is a zookeeper who wants to make a difference in the world.. She is generally ambitious and orderly, but sometimes intolerant
Juwon Henry
is a social worker who wants to be admired.. He is generally versatile and patient, but sometimes hard
Reese Hernandez
is a city bus driver who wants to help someone important.. He is generally logical and caring, but sometimes aggressive
Marissa Henry
is a diesel mechanic who wants to be admired.. She is generally humorous and friendly, but sometimes fanatical