Writing & Copywriting prompts

Write an email asking [customer name] for a testimonial about [product/service]. Thank them, explain why it helps, and make it easy with 3 guiding questions and a link: [link]. Offer to draft it for their approval. Under 150 words.

Rewrite this scene in the style of [genre, e.g. hard-boiled noir / gothic horror / cozy mystery / epic fantasy], using the genre's typical voice, pacing, imagery and conventions, but in original words. Scene: [paste scene]

Write a free-verse poem based on this memory: [describe the moment, place, people, sounds, smells]. Focus on concrete images and one small surprising detail, end on an emotional turn, and keep it under 20 lines.

Write a literary short story (about 1,500 words) about [premise] featuring [main character]. Use close third person, show the character's inner conflict through action and dialogue, include one strong symbolic object, and end with a quiet but resonant moment rather than a twist.

Write a query letter for my [genre] novel "[title]", [word count] words. Premise: [summary], protagonist: [character], stakes: [stakes]. Include a hook, a 2-paragraph pitch, comparable titles placeholders, a short bio ([bio]), and a polite close. Under 350 words.

Write a one-page synopsis (about 500 words) of my novel based on this chapter summary: [summary]. Present tense, third person, cover the main plot, character arc and the ending, and focus on emotional turning points rather than every subplot.

Write 10 complete micro-stories under 280 characters each on the theme [theme]. Each must have a character, a conflict and a twist or resonant ending. Vary the tone: funny, eerie, sad, hopeful.

Write 10 original short quotes (under 20 words) about [theme] for [audience]. Make them memorable, not clichéd. For each, add a 2-sentence caption that expands on the idea and ends with a question.

Write a documentation page for [feature/API/tool] aimed at [audience]. Include an overview, prerequisites, step-by-step setup, a code or configuration example, common errors with fixes, and related links. Use clear headings and second person. Base it on these notes: [notes].

Write a standard operating procedure for [task] at [company/team]. Include purpose, scope, roles, tools needed, numbered step-by-step instructions, quality checks, what to do if something goes wrong, and a revision date field. Base it on: [how we do it today].

Turn these meeting notes into formal minutes. Include date, attendees, agenda items, key discussion points, decisions made, and action items in a table (owner, task, due date). Keep it concise and neutral. Notes: [paste notes]

Write an internal announcement to all employees about [news/change]. Explain what's happening, why, when it takes effect, what it means for them, and where to ask questions. Tone: [tone]. Under 250 words, with a clear subject line.