Does this tool write a whole story?

No. It gives you a starting prompt and an optional twist. Continue the story yourself on paper or in your own writing app.

How do I get another idea?

Choose a genre and age group, then select Get another prompt. Prompts can repeat after you have explored the matching set.

How do I copy a prompt?

Select Copy prompt. If clipboard access is unavailable, select the text and copy it manually.

How should a beginner start?

Write one sentence about what the character does next. Add a feeling, a detail about the setting or a line of dialogue when you are ready.

Is an account required?

No. You can browse and copy prompts without signing in.

Free Creative Writing Tool

Story Starter

Choose a genre and get a writing prompt. Continue the story yourself, or reveal a twist for another idea.

Choose a genre and age group.
Read the prompt and imagine what happens next.
Write on paper or copy the prompt into your own document.

Level 1

0 XP

100 XP to next level

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Writing Tips

Start with Action

Begin your story with something happening!

Describe Feelings

How does the character feel about what is happening?

Add Dialogue

Let characters talk to make the story come alive.

Use Your Senses

What can you see, hear, smell, taste, or touch?

Story Starter questions, answered

Does this tool write a whole story?: No. It gives you a starting prompt and an optional twist. Continue the story yourself on paper or in your own writing app.
How do I get another idea?: Choose a genre and age group, then select Get another prompt. Prompts can repeat after you have explored the matching set.
How do I copy a prompt?: Select Copy prompt. If clipboard access is unavailable, select the text and copy it manually.
How should a beginner start?: Write one sentence about what the character does next. Add a feeling, a detail about the setting or a line of dialogue when you are ready.
Is an account required?: No. You can browse and copy prompts without signing in.

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