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 Task, the Home, and the Ticket

A story that explores salvation through companionship through killing an unrecognized family member by order of Demonic.


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.

Sitka, AK - August 1997

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.

Isaac King
is a bill collector who wants to make the world a better place, at any cost.. He is generally logical and dedicated, but sometimes short-sighted
Mackenzie Newton
is a medical technologist who wants to discover new things for the sake of knowledge.. She is generally disciplined and orderly, but sometimes indifferent
Katherine Brown
is a engineering manager who loves to make people laugh at any cost.. She is generally creative and inspiring, but sometimes inhibited
Ira Marsh
is a painter who wants to make the world a better place, at any cost.. He is generally considerate and tactful, but sometimes short-sighted
Evander Curtis
is a systems software developer who wants to fulfill a prophecy.. He is generally accurate and disciplined, but sometimes inhibited
Patricia Rodriquez
is a claims adjuster who wants to be recognized and appreciated - because s/he deserves it!. She is generally independent and logical, but sometimes cynical