Writing prompts/AI generated writer's prompts

The Artificial Intelligence chatbot chatGPT was prompted to generate a long list of writer’s prompts. Here are the results.

Here are 50 writing prompts to get you started:


 * 1) Write about a character who discovers a hidden talent they never knew they had.
 * 2) Write a story set in a world where animals can talk.
 * 3) Write about a character who is struggling to overcome their fears.
 * 4) Write a story set in a post-apocalyptic world.
 * 5) Write a story about a character who is trying to solve a mystery.
 * 6) Write a story set in a world where magic is real.
 * 7) Write about a character who has to confront their worst enemy.
 * 8) Write a story set in a world where technology has advanced beyond our own.
 * 9) Write about a character who discovers a secret about their family.
 * 10) Write a story set in a world where people can travel through time.
 * 11) Write about a character who is struggling to find their place in the world.
 * 12) Write a story set in a world where humans can communicate with ghosts.
 * 13) Write about a character who is trying to overcome a personal tragedy.
 * 14) Write a story set in a world where robots have become sentient.
 * 15) Write about a character who is on a quest to find a lost treasure.
 * 16) Write a story set in a world where the laws of physics work differently.
 * 17) Write about a character who is trying to change their fate.
 * 18) Write a story set in a world where people have the ability to fly.
 * 19) Write about a character who is trying to save their loved ones from danger.
 * 20) Write a story set in a world where animals have evolved into intelligent beings.
 * 21) Write about a character who is trying to understand their own identity.
 * 22) Write a story set in a world where people have the ability to read minds.
 * 23) Write about a character who is trying to escape from a prison.
 * 24) Write a story set in a world where humans can shape shift into animals.
 * 25) Write about a character who is trying to survive in the wilderness.
 * 26) Write a story set in a world where people can control the elements.
 * 27) Write about a character who is trying to stop a war.
 * 28) Write a story set in a world where humans can live forever.
 * 29) Write about a character who is trying to escape from a haunted house.
 * 30) Write a story set in a world where people can teleport.
 * 31) Write about a character who is trying to solve a crime.
 * 32) Write a story set in a world where humans have the ability to control time.
 * 33) Write about a character who is trying to find their way home.
 * 34) Write a story set in a world where humans can transform into mythical creatures.
 * 35) Write about a character who is trying to escape from a cult.
 * 36) Write a story set in a world where humans have the ability to control reality.
 * 37) Write about a character who is trying to confront their inner demons.
 * 38) Write a story set in a world where humans can communicate with plants.
 * 39) Write about a character who is trying to save the world.
 * 40) Write a story set in a world where humans can control the weather.
 * 41) Write about a character who is trying to find a cure for a deadly disease.
 * 42) Write a story set in a world where humans can transform into animals at will.
 * 43) Write about a character who is trying to escape from an abusive relationship.
 * 44) Write a story set in a world where humans can transform into inanimate objects.
 * 45) Write about a character who is trying to uncover a conspiracy.

When asked to regenerate a response these additional prompts were provided.


 * 1) Write a story about a character who discovers a hidden talent they never knew they had.
 * 2) Write a poem about a moment of pure joy or happiness.
 * 3) Write a letter to your future self, ten years from now.
 * 4) Write a short story about a character who is struggling to overcome their fears.
 * 5) Write a creative non-fiction essay about a significant event in your life.
 * 6) Write a piece of flash fiction set in a future world where technology has advanced significantly.
 * 7) Write a story about a character who must confront their deepest, darkest secret.
 * 8) Write a poem about a place that holds special meaning for you.
 * 9) Write a letter to your younger self, offering advice and encouragement.
 * 10) Write a short story about a character who must make a difficult choice.
 * 11) Write a creative non-fiction essay about a person who has had a significant influence on your life.
 * 12) Write a piece of flash fiction set in a world where magic is real.
 * 13) Write a story about a character who is struggling with their identity.
 * 14) Write a poem about the changing of the seasons.
 * 15) Write a letter to your future self, reflecting on your past and setting goals for the future.
 * 16) Write a short story about a character who is struggling to find their place in the world.
 * 17) Write a creative non-fiction essay about a time when you took a risk and it paid off.
 * 18) Write a piece of flash fiction set in a post-apocalyptic world.
 * 19) Write a story about a character who is struggling to overcome a tragedy.
 * 20) Write a poem about the beauty of nature.
 * 21) Write a letter to your younger self, expressing gratitude for the person you have become.
 * 22) Write a short story about a character who must confront their worst enemy.
 * 23) Write a creative non-fiction essay about a time when you learned a valuable lesson.
 * 24) Write a piece of flash fiction set in a world where animals can talk.
 * 25) Write a story about a character who is searching for their purpose in life.
 * 26) Write a poem about the power of words.
 * 27) Write a letter to your future self, sharing your hopes and dreams for the future.
 * 28) Write a short story about a character who must overcome their own prejudices.
 * 29) Write a creative non-fiction essay about a memorable trip or vacation.
 * 30) Write a piece of flash fiction set in a world where the laws of physics are different.
 * 31) Write a story about a character who is struggling with addiction.
 * 32) Write a poem about the passage of time.
 * 33) Write a letter to your younger self, offering words of encouragement and support.
 * 34) Write a short story about a character who is trying to solve a mystery.
 * 35) Write a creative non-fiction essay about a memorable person in your life.
 * 36) Write a piece of flash fiction set in a world where the government has complete control over citizens' lives.
 * 37) Write a story about a character who is struggling with mental health issues.
 * 38) Write a poem about the beauty of friendship.
 * 39) Write a letter to your future self, describing your hopes and dreams for the future.
 * 40) Write a short story about a character who is trying to escape their past.
 * 41) Write a creative non-fiction essay about a time when you faced a challenge and overcame it.
 * 42) Write a piece of flash fiction set in a world where the line between reality and fantasy is blurred.
 * 43) Write a story about a character who is trying to find their way in a new city or country.
 * 44) Write a poem about the changing of the seasons.
 * 45) Write a letter to your younger self, sharing your thoughts and experiences as an adult.
 * 46) Write a short story about a character who is trying to understand their own emotions.
 * 47) Write a creative non-fiction essay about a time when you had to make a difficult decision.
 * 48) Write a piece of flash fiction set in a world where animals have evolved to have human-like intelligence.
 * 49) Write a story about a character who is trying to find their place in the world.
 * 50) Write a poem about the beauty of the natural world.

Using the (generated prompt) “Write a story about a character who is searching for their purpose in life” the response was:

As the sun rose over the city, Anna sat on her balcony, staring out at the horizon. She had always felt like something was missing in her life, like she was searching for something she couldn't quite put her finger on. She had always excelled at school, getting straight A's and going on to college to study business. But now, as she sat at her desk in her corporate office, she couldn't help but feel like something was missing.

She had always been told that if she worked hard and followed the traditional path, she would be happy and successful. But as she sat there, staring at the endless rows of numbers on her computer screen, she knew that wasn't true. She needed something more, something that would give her life meaning and purpose.

Anna decided to take a chance and follow her heart. She quit her job and enrolled in a program to become a teacher. She loved working with kids and helping them discover their passions and talents. It wasn't the easiest path, but it was the one that brought her the most joy and fulfillment.

As she stood in front of her classroom, watching her students learn and grow, Anna knew she had finally found her purpose in life. She had taken a risk and followed her heart, and it had led her to exactly where she was meant to be.