Need Inspiration? Here Are 10 Writing Prompts for Your Next Medium Story!
Use it to generate new ideas, or simply have fun…
- Write a scene where two characters meet on a crowded subway train and unexpectedly discover they have a shared past.
- Imagine a world where humans live alongside intelligent robots. Write a story from the perspective of a robot who begins to question its purpose and identity.
- Imagine you’ve forgotten how to breathe, and you have two minutes to remember before you die. Describe how you would recall taking your first breath?
- Write a letter from a character to their future self, reflecting on their hopes, fears, and dreams for the years to come.
- Describe a fantastical creature that exists only in your imagination. What does it look like? How does it behave? What role does it play in its ecosystem?
- Explore the concept of time travel in a short story. What are the consequences of altering the past, and how do your characters navigate the ethical dilemmas that arise?
- Write a dialogue between two strangers who find themselves stuck in an elevator together during a power outage. What do they talk about, and how do they pass the time?
- Imagine a world where dreams have tangible effects on reality. Write a story about a person who discovers they have the power to manipulate dreams and must grapple with the consequences of their actions.
- Write a story about how one piece of cheesecake killed half a city and how it was stopped.
- If you were to create a video game, what would it be?
