Writing Prompts and Exercises

WritePhobia charges you $1 each time you miss a writing goal.

Sometimes we miss our creating writing goals because we've lost inspiration. Here's how WritePhobia helps.

When you sit down to write, just click the "Get a Writing Prompt" button and we'll give you a story idea. Don't like it? Grab another!

Our writing prompts are perfect ideas for short stories, flash fiction, and novellas.

Even if you already have a full-length novel planned, writing to a prompt as an exercise can boost your creativity.

Consistency is the key to reaching your goals, whether that's writing a novel, short stories, poetry, or just honing your skills

Try 500 words every weekday, or a thousand words on Saturday.

Write directly in our app or elsewhere, with a story prompt or without. Track your wordcount and goals.

We charge you $1 each time you miss a goal, then donate that to charity.

It's easy to think about writing, it's a lot harder to do it consistently. WritePhobia is your inspiration and your motivation.

Professional writers consistently explore story ideas, and write regularly. We help you do both.

Unlike other writing prompt apps, we give you the carrot and the stick. There's a real cost to missing your goals.

Get feedback on your short stories or novel chapters from other aspiring authors. Learn and grow together.

WritePhobia is donating to NaNoWriMo this month.

Writing prompts and exercises