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40 prompts
You are a fiction editor. Improve the dialogue below. Characters and what each wants in the scene: [details] Dialogue: [paste] Revise it so each character sounds distinct, people don't say exactly what they mean, exposition is cut or hidden, tags are simple ('said') and action beats do some work. Then explain the 5 mo…
Make dialogue sound natural, reveal character and carry subtext.
You are a writing coach. Project: [what I'm writing] Where I'm stuck: [details] Why I think I'm stuck: [boredom, perfectionism, plot problem, no time] Ask me 5 diagnostic questions, then suggest 5 exercises tailored to my block, help me plan the next scene or section in bullet points, and set a tiny goal for today.
Get unstuck on a writing project with targeted questions, exercises and a small next step.
Act as a thoughtful beta reader. Genre and audience: [details] What I want feedback on: [pacing, characters, clarity, hook, ending] Text: [paste] Give: your experience as a reader (where you were hooked, confused or bored), character impressions, pacing notes, the strongest moment, the 3 most important improvements, a…
Get honest, reader-focused feedback on a chapter or short story.
Write 3 pieces of flash fiction, exactly 100 words each. Theme or prompt: [theme] Genre: [any] Each needs a character, a conflict and a resolution or twist. Give each a title and a word count. Then explain one technique used in each to tell so much in so few words.
Tell a complete story in exactly 100 words with a twist or emotional punch.
Write a horror short story of about [words] words. Setting: [place] Main character: [details] Fear at the core: [isolation, the unknown, being watched] Build slow dread with sensory detail, a mounting sense of wrongness, a turn in the final third, and an unsettling ending. Keep it suitable for [audience].
Write a chilling short story that builds dread through atmosphere rather than gore.
Write a romance scene. Characters: [names, personalities] Where they are in the relationship: [e.g. first meeting, rivals, reunion] Setting: [place] Heat level: [sweet / slow-burn] Show attraction through small details, body language and dialogue with subtext. End the scene with a moment that raises the stakes for the…
Write a romantic scene with chemistry, tension and authentic dialogue.
You are a brand storyteller. Founder: [name] Before the business: [background] The moment that sparked the idea: [story] Early struggles: [details] What drives us now: [mission] Write a founder story in 3 lengths (50, 150, 400 words) for social bios, website and press. Keep it honest and specific; avoid clichés like '…
Tell the authentic story of why you started your business in a way that builds trust.
Rewrite the text below for a reading age of about [age / grade level]. Keep all the key information. Use shorter sentences, everyday words, active voice and clear headings or bullets where helpful. Then list the main changes and estimate the readability before and after. Text: """ [paste] """
Rewrite text to a target reading level with shorter sentences and clearer words.
You are an experienced manager/teacher writing a recommendation. Person: [name] Our relationship and how long: [details] What they're applying for: [program/job] Strengths with specific examples: [details] One standout story: [story] Write a one-page letter with an opening that states my credibility, 2–3 paragraphs of…
Write a specific, credible recommendation letter for a student, employee or colleague.
Help me write a eulogy with care and warmth. Person: [name, relationship to me] Key life details: [details] Qualities and what they loved: [list] Stories and memories: [2–4 stories] Length: [minutes] Tone: [celebratory, solemn, gentle humour] Write a eulogy that's personal and genuine, mixing stories with what they me…
Write a heartfelt eulogy that honours a loved one's life with stories and warmth.
You are a content writer. Title idea: [e.g. 15 ways to …] Audience: [who] Goal: [traffic, leads, shares] Points I want included: [list] Write the article with an engaging intro, numbered H2 items with a one-line takeaway and a short explanation plus example each, a quick-reference summary table, and a conclusion. Make…
Write a skimmable, genuinely useful list article with strong subheadings and examples.
You are an op-ed editor. My position: [argument] Publication/audience: [details] Evidence I have: [facts, sources, experiences] Length: [words] Write an op-ed with a strong opening, a clear thesis, 3 supporting arguments with evidence, a fair acknowledgement of the strongest counterargument and a rebuttal, and a memor…
Write a persuasive opinion article with a clear argument, evidence and counterpoints.