Welcome to the Writing Prompt Machine, your creative companion for generating unique story ideas and writing exercises.
How to Use the Creative Prompt Generator
Start by de-selecting any genres to exclude.
Next, choose which elements you want to include in your prompt by checking the boxes for character, setting, conflict, twist, and constraint. You can select any combination of these elements depending on what kind of creative challenge you’re looking for.
Once you’ve made your selections, click the spin button to generate a random prompt. The machine will pull together your chosen elements into a concise version.
If you like what you see, use the copy button to copy the prompt as a “flowing” version that reads like a complete story premise to your clipboard. You can then paste it into your writing document and start creating.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Simply spin again for a new combination. Each spin generates a fresh prompt using different random elements from the database.
When you’re ready to start fresh with new selections, click the clear button to reset everything and begin again.
Creative Applications
Use the Writing Prompt Machine for writing practice, short story development, screenplay ideas, stage plays, flash fiction challenges, creative writing exercises, breaking through writer’s block, or exploring genres outside your comfort zone.
Coming Soon
The next version will feature genre-specific elements, giving you even more tailored and authentic prompts for each genre you select.
Happy writing!
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Genres (untick to exclude)
Include:
Select categories and click Spin.
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