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Every great writer faces a creative block every once in a while. Find yourself in a writing slump? Check out these writing prompts for every genre! Then, head to our create page and start your own story.
Writing Prompt: Thriller
Her eyes scanned the abandoned foyer. Suddenly it all started coming back in flashes. The duffel bag, the broken glass, the hooded figure walking away into the darkness . . .
Writing Prompt: Romance
It was over. She was caught in the abyss of his gaze and, for a moment, thought she may never escape.
Writing Prompt: Sci-fi
Sitting on the hard plastic chairs of the city bus, headphones blaring, he felt a sharp prick at the nape of his neck.
Writing Prompt: Fantasy
Her heart pounded. She could barely make out the faint shadow of the princess, kneeling before the guards whose swords were drawn.
Writing Prompt: Coming-of-age
How many summers had he passed by the same run-down ice cream shop, where time seemed to slow to a halt?
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