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 Exploit, the Change, and the Project

A story that explores circle of life through a lover slain in madness.


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.

Austin, TX - January 2034

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.

Corbin Hicks
is a housekeeper who wants to eliminate any debts (financial or karmic).. He is generally independent and humorous, but sometimes shy
Grace Erickson
is a software developer who wants to be recognized and appreciated - because s/he deserves it!. She is generally honest and inspiring, but sometimes indifferent
Claire Sanchez
is a elementary school teacher who can't help replaying his/her childhood abuses.. She is generally warm and flexible, but sometimes pushy
Wyatt Lawrence
is a bill collector who wants to find some meaning for life.. He is generally creative and forceful, but sometimes fanatical
Matthew Monroe
is a information clerk who wants to make a difference in the world.. He is generally caring and humorous, but sometimes mistrustful
Nicole Ruiz
is a city bus driver who wants to find some meaning for life.. She is generally optimistic and optimistic, but sometimes rude