30 Writing Prompts to Inspire
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Hey Storytellers,
Feeling stuck? Need a creative boost? We’ve got you covered. Whether you're deep into drafting, revising, or just looking for a fresh idea, these 30 writing prompts will get your imagination flowing.
Use them for warm-ups, short stories, or even to break through writer’s block in your WIP. If one sparks something exciting, hit reply and tell us about it!
30 Writing Prompts to Inspire Your Next Scene
Your protagonist wakes up with a symbol tattooed on their skin—one they’ve never seen before.
A secret underground market exists, but it only opens once every 50 years. Tonight is the night.
A letter arrives from the future, warning of an event that must be prevented at all costs.
Two strangers find themselves trapped in a bookstore overnight, only to realize the books are whispering to them.
A villain discovers they were actually the hero of the story all along.
The moment they spoke a forbidden word, the world around them started to crumble.
A character finds a locked diary with their name on the cover… but they don’t remember writing it.
Every morning, they wake up with a new memory that doesn’t belong to them.
A royal heir disguises themselves as a commoner, only to fall in love with someone on the run.
The stars in the night sky are vanishing one by one, and no one knows why.
A deal with a trickster fae grants a wish—but with unexpected consequences.
A famous painting hides a secret message, only visible under moonlight.
A warrior who can only be defeated by someone who truly loves them.
The ocean calls to them, whispering their true name.
A character wakes up in a story they wrote years ago, but nothing is as they remember it.
A prophecy foretells of a hero… but your protagonist is convinced it's wrong.
A masquerade ball where every guest must conceal their true identity—or risk death.
The ghost of an ancient ruler appears with a warning that shakes the kingdom.
A character discovers they can speak to animals, but only when no one is watching.
A portal opens in their backyard, leading to a world they’ve dreamed of but never visited.
The villain’s child must decide if they will carry on their parent’s dark legacy—or break free.
An enchanted forest rearranges itself every night, trapping those who enter.
A writer’s characters start appearing in real life, begging to rewrite their own endings.
A character makes a wish at a fountain… and wakes up in an alternate version of their life.
A knight is sent on a quest to slay a dragon, only to discover the dragon is actually cursed.
A town where every citizen has the same birthday—and no one questions why.
A character steals a magical item, only to realize they’re now being hunted by something unseen.
A library where books don’t just tell stories—they change them.
A secret society leaves a calling card with only three words: “You’ve been chosen.”
A dying god offers one final gift—to the one who dares to claim it.
📖✨ Pick one, twist it to your own style, and see where your imagination takes you!
If you use one of these prompts, share your favorite lines in the comments or tag us on Instagram—we’d love to see what you create.
Happy writing!
Larissa & Dunja
The Fiction Affair