r/WritingPrompts

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Writing Prompts. You're a writer and you just want to flex those muscles? You've come to the right place! If you see a prompt you like, simply write a short story based on it. Get comments from others, and leave commentary for other people's works. Let's help each other.

The community at a glance

r/WritingPrompts is a Subreddit for Writers with roughly 18.9M members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Writing topic page.

Roughly 52K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Wp, Magic, and God. Common discussion themes are Ideas and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention realtor.

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Established 2010
18.9M Members

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Yearly: +52K members
Growth: +0.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 43K members
  • 2014: 1.7M members
  • 2015: 2.8M members
  • 2016: 4.5M members
  • 2017: 2.9M members
  • 2018: 1.1M members
  • 2019: 1.1M members
  • 2020: 865K members
  • 2021: 630K members
  • 2023: 1.8M members
  • 2024: 1.3M members
  • 2025: 78K members
  • 2026: 42K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 6K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 6K members
  • Feb: 5K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 5K members
  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 3K members

Themes

  • Ideas
    94 posts in the past month
    1. [WP] Young immortals tend to be reckless and brash, knowing that nothing can hurt them. The older they get, the more cautious they become, because they learn that, because *nothing* can hurt them, they can get stuck in some rather sticky situations for a VERY long time.
    2. [WP] "Let me get this straight. You know where I live, where I work, and are actively hunting me but confused why my fear response is triggered?!" "I've done research on your planet! I read these books that say this is how humans romance each other!"
    3. [WP] You run a service acquiring relatively obscure potion ingredients for witches and wizards. The things you’ve learned have made you really good at answering questions requiring obscure knowledge, and you’ve started absolutely dominating the local pub quiz scene.
    #1
    Ideas
    [WP] Young immortals tend to be reckless and brash, knowing that nothing can hurt them. The older they get, the more cautious they become, because they learn that, because *nothing* can hurt them, they can get stuck in some rather sticky situations for a VERY long time. · [WP] "Let me get this straight. You know where I live, where I work, and are actively hunting me but confused why my fear response is triggered?!" "I've done research on your planet! I read these books that say this is how humans romance each other!" · [WP] You run a service acquiring relatively obscure potion ingredients for witches and wizards. The things you’ve learned have made you really good at answering questions requiring obscure knowledge, and you’ve started absolutely dominating the local pub quiz scene.
    94
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [WP] "I left town because I'm terrified of kid heroes! They have no idea how to hold back and no empathy. They will literally beat you to an inch of your life and then make a comedic quip that causes everyone to laugh like you aren't dying on the pavement..."
    2. [PI] An alien species doesn’t have the same brain chemistry that humans have, leading solitary confinement to be a simple punishment for them. They’re horrified when they realize they’re causing immense harm to human captives.
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    [WP] "I left town because I'm terrified of kid heroes! They have no idea how to hold back and no empathy. They will literally beat you to an inch of your life and then make a comedic quip that causes everyone to laugh like you aren't dying on the pavement..." · [PI] An alien species doesn’t have the same brain chemistry that humans have, leading solitary confinement to be a simple punishment for them. They’re horrified when they realize they’re causing immense harm to human captives.
    2

Topics

  • Wp
    24 posts in the past month
    #1
    Wp
    24
  • Magic
    7 posts in the past month
    1. [WP] Your magic power is to prevent one thing happening per day. All you have to do is think about what you want to stop happening and say the words “Not today.”
    2. [WP] Rappers in an urban fantasy setting with a word based magic system.
    #2
    Magic
    [WP] Your magic power is to prevent one thing happening per day. All you have to do is think about what you want to stop happening and say the words “Not today.” · [WP] Rappers in an urban fantasy setting with a word based magic system.
    7
  • God
    6 posts in the past month
    1. [WP] "The trial of the God of Sea vs. the God of Land shall hereby commence. The defendant claims that the offender submerged an entire peninsula with a... 'big-ass wave'."
    2. [WP] In order to stop a troublesome feud between a mortal and a god, a different god forces them to switch places for a while so that they might develop an understanding. The opposite occurs.
    3. [WP] The gods are fickle, indifferent, and uncaring. Except when it comes to Alex.
    #3
    God
    [WP] "The trial of the God of Sea vs. the God of Land shall hereby commence. The defendant claims that the offender submerged an entire peninsula with a... 'big-ass wave'." · [WP] In order to stop a troublesome feud between a mortal and a god, a different god forces them to switch places for a while so that they might develop an understanding. The opposite occurs. · [WP] The gods are fickle, indifferent, and uncaring. Except when it comes to Alex.
    6
  • Looking
    6 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking
    6
  • Villain
    5 posts in the past month
    #5
    Villain
    5

Flair

  • Writing Prompt
    72 posts in the past month
    1. [WP] Young immortals tend to be reckless and brash, knowing that nothing can hurt them. The older they get, the more cautious they become, because they learn that, because *nothing* can hurt them, they can get stuck in some rather sticky situations for a VERY long time.
    2. [WP] "Let me get this straight. You know where I live, where I work, and are actively hunting me but confused why my fear response is triggered?!" "I've done research on your planet! I read these books that say this is how humans romance each other!"
    3. [WP] You run a service acquiring relatively obscure potion ingredients for witches and wizards. The things you’ve learned have made you really good at answering questions requiring obscure knowledge, and you’ve started absolutely dominating the local pub quiz scene.
    #1
    Writing Prompt
    [WP] Young immortals tend to be reckless and brash, knowing that nothing can hurt them. The older they get, the more cautious they become, because they learn that, because *nothing* can hurt them, they can get stuck in some rather sticky situations for a VERY long time. · [WP] "Let me get this straight. You know where I live, where I work, and are actively hunting me but confused why my fear response is triggered?!" "I've done research on your planet! I read these books that say this is how humans romance each other!" · [WP] You run a service acquiring relatively obscure potion ingredients for witches and wizards. The things you’ve learned have made you really good at answering questions requiring obscure knowledge, and you’ve started absolutely dominating the local pub quiz scene.
    72
  • Simple Prompt
    14 posts in the past month
    1. [WP] Medusa just came back to life, and her gaze works through video
    2. [WP] “I TRUSTED YOU! You left me for dead!”
    3. [WP] “Failed to grant cheat skill: ‘Immortality’ as doing so would make target weaker”
    #2
    Simple Prompt
    [WP] Medusa just came back to life, and her gaze works through video · [WP] “I TRUSTED YOU! You left me for dead!” · [WP] “Failed to grant cheat skill: ‘Immortality’ as doing so would make target weaker”
    14
  • Established Universe
    6 posts in the past month
    1. [EU] (Minecraft)The remaining resistance of the multiverse prepares against a single enemy. One that has perverted their world's laws, disrupted their orders, and can never be truly killed. The Lord of Blocks, the Creative Outsider, Steve.
    2. [EU] Harry Potter knew a number of facts. Grass was green, the sky was blue, and he didn't get presents. So when he found a 'Good Guy' doll with his name on it under the tree one Christmas, he knew something was very very wrong.
    3. [EU] So, you aren't from this world, and yet you're still here ? And you don't remember anything? And you have the only amulet capable of inter'-universal travel ? And thats why the six S.H.A.D.O.W. lords are after you ?
    #3
    Established Universe
    [EU] (Minecraft)The remaining resistance of the multiverse prepares against a single enemy. One that has perverted their world's laws, disrupted their orders, and can never be truly killed. The Lord of Blocks, the Creative Outsider, Steve. · [EU] Harry Potter knew a number of facts. Grass was green, the sky was blue, and he didn't get presents. So when he found a 'Good Guy' doll with his name on it under the tree one Christmas, he knew something was very very wrong. · [EU] So, you aren't from this world, and yet you're still here ? And you don't remember anything? And you have the only amulet capable of inter'-universal travel ? And thats why the six S.H.A.D.O.W. lords are after you ?
    6
  • Prompt Inspired
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [PI] You somehow got yourself stuck on an island where dinosaurs still live. Most carnivores don't really care about you, guess you're too small to be worth the effort. Most herbivores will trample you into oblivion if you look at them funny.
    2. [PI] An alien species doesn’t have the same brain chemistry that humans have, leading solitary confinement to be a simple punishment for them. They’re horrified when they realize they’re causing immense harm to human captives.
    #4
    Prompt Inspired
    [PI] You somehow got yourself stuck on an island where dinosaurs still live. Most carnivores don't really care about you, guess you're too small to be worth the effort. Most herbivores will trample you into oblivion if you look at them funny. · [PI] An alien species doesn’t have the same brain chemistry that humans have, leading solitary confinement to be a simple punishment for them. They’re horrified when they realize they’re causing immense harm to human captives.
    2
  • Off Topic
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [OT] SatChat: How do you write fanfic well? (New here? Introduce yourself!)
    2. [OT] Writer's Spotlight: Jay_Pederson
    #5
    Off Topic
    [OT] SatChat: How do you write fanfic well? (New here? Introduce yourself!) · [OT] Writer's Spotlight: Jay_Pederson
    2

Product recommendations

  • realtor
    1 post in the past month
    1. [WP] In an era of galactic peace, your career as a realtor for all species is thriving. Every client has wildly different needs: atmosphere, gravity, number of bathrooms. But you're one of the best in the business. No matter the species, you always find them a home.
    #1
    realtor
    [WP] In an era of galactic peace, your career as a realtor for all species is thriving. Every client has wildly different needs: atmosphere, gravity, number of bathrooms. But you're one of the best in the business. No matter the species, you always find them a home.
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/WritingPrompts for?
Best for Writers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/WritingPrompts free to join?
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How many members does r/WritingPrompts have?
Roughly 18.9M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/WritingPrompts on?
r/WritingPrompts runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/WritingPrompts cover?
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