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Horror writing prompts

Are you looking for inspiration for your next horror story? These horror writing prompts are guaranteed to get your heart racing and your imagination brewing up a storm. As a genre, horror can encompass so much: fantastical elements, scientific monstrosities, psychological thrills, monstrous humans, and more. Ghosts, vampires, serial killers, stalkers, and all kinds of villains lurk in the shadows. Whether you’re looking for horror story writing prompts or scary writing prompts to challenge your friends with, you’ll find 22 horror prompts and some horrific character ideas below. Any acknowledgement or credit for using any of my writing prompts is… Read More »Horror writing prompts

Writing prompts for stories of all kinds

Need some inspiration to inject new life into a project or start anew? Whether you’ve already got an idea and want some extra ideas, or you want to prepare for writing exercises to warm-up, these writing prompts for stories can work for all kinds of genre. Writing prompts can help you find something to write about even when you’re struggling for ideas or motivation. Just pick a prompt and start plotting. You can even use them to free write, letting the words spring from your fingers before you’ve processed them. Any acknowledgement or credit for using any of my prompts… Read More »Writing prompts for stories of all kinds

LGBTQ+ writing prompts for every genre

LGBTQ+ fiction has had a massive boom over the years. MLM, WLW, sapphic fiction, gay romance, reverse harem and polyamory… It’s a good time to be queer. But we could always do with more, so I’ve created a list of LGBTQ+ writing prompts to facilitate the creation of more. A lot of LGBTQ+ fiction comes under the genre of romance or erotica, but more and more we’re beginning to see representation throughout any and all genres. Whether you’re more into fantasy, horror, crime, romance, or anything else, there’s always a place for LGBTQ+ characters and themes. The prompts I’ve compiled… Read More »LGBTQ+ writing prompts for every genre

78 unisex character names to use in your stories

Naming characters can be a big struggle for writers, and many people find it even more difficult to name non-binary, queer, gender non-conforming, or androgynous characters. How do you find the perfect unisex character names? Have no fear, you’re in the right place. I’ve compiled a list of 78 unisex character names for writers to use in their novels, stories, and anything else. That’s 3 names for every letter of the alphabet. If you want even more, try my gender-neutral name generator. No matter whether you’re writing an LGBTQ+ character or just want to try something different – maybe you’re… Read More »78 unisex character names to use in your stories

Romance writing prompts for short stories

Romance fiction is always craved, whether for an easy read or to delve into fantasies that just aren’t possible. There are millions of romance fans out there, always looking for something new to read. Excite and intrigue your readers with these romance writing prompts. Writing prompts are great for submitting to writing competitions and magazines, of which many ask for cosy romances. Romance short fiction is also massively popular, with short stories, novelettes, novellas, and anthologies published by prolific writers. Explore something new with the writing prompts I’ve compiled below. Any acknowledgement or credit for using any of my writing… Read More »Romance writing prompts for short stories

Fantasy writing prompts

Struggling to write? Take a step into my virtual prompt shelter and find all kinds of fantasy writing prompts here. Fantasy is one of the furthest-reaching genres out there, with all kinds of sub-genres to explore. Whether you prefer to incorporate magic into a modern world, worldbuild an endless continent of your own, or go even bigger and better, there’s lots to explore in this genre. Find some prompts below to get your creativity flowing. Any acknowledgement or credit for using any of my writing prompts is always appreciated, whether it’s linking to my website from yours or a social… Read More »Fantasy writing prompts

The value a website proofreader brings small businesses

A website proofreader find errors on websites and recommend corrections to their client to improve their website. For many small businesses, the idea of hiring someone to tell them everything wrong about their website isn’t something they’re particularly keen on, but the service can actually bring a lot of value. Impressing potential customers and ranking high in search engines are essential for getting the most out of a small business website. By hiring a website proofreader, you can increase your chances of convincing customers to contact (and pay!) you. Why websites matter so much for small businesses Every bit of… Read More »The value a website proofreader brings small businesses

Halloween writing prompts

Spooky season has begun! It’s time to get in the mood by writing something Halloween-themed. Whether you’re working on flash fiction, a short story, a novella, or something a bit longer or different, try out some of these Halloween writing prompts. Any acknowledgement or credit for using any of my short story prompts is appreciated. Click the link to find even more inspiration! 22 Halloween writing prompts You can take just one prompt or combine any of the following for one story! Every prompt is entirely up to your interpretation. You’ll find prompts for characters, words, settings, tropes, plotlines, and… Read More »Halloween writing prompts