One good prompt could be 'Imagine a world where time runs backwards in a novel. How would the characters' lives be different?'. This can lead to really unique storylines as it flips the normal concept of time.
One could be 'A time traveler gets stuck in the past and has to find a way back'. It's full of potential for adventure and drama.
One creative prompt could be to imagine you are a peasant during the French Revolution. Describe your daily life, the fear of the guillotine, and how the political unrest affects you. This allows for a vivid exploration of a historical event from an ordinary person's perspective.
One prompt could be 'Draw a cartoon of a magical forest with talking animals.' It allows for a lot of creativity in imagining the characters and the setting.
Some common ones are superhero origin stories, time travel adventures, and post-apocalyptic worlds.
A prompt like 'Imagine a world where people can communicate only through music. Write a short story set in this world.' In this world, emotions, ideas, and stories are all conveyed through melodies and rhythms. A character might struggle to express their love through the right musical notes, creating a poignant and unique story.
Well, first, you just pick a prompt that grabs your interest. For example, if the prompt is about a Victorian - era detective, you start by researching the time period. Look into the fashion, the social norms, and the technology. Then, you create your character based on what you've learned. Just let your imagination run wild from there.
You can search online. There are many websites that offer writing prompts for novels. Just type in the keywords and you'll get a bunch of options.
You could start with simple prompts like 'a day in the life of a superhero' or 'a magical forest adventure'. These give you a basic theme to build on.
One could be a hero discovering a hidden power in a strange world. Another could be a time traveler trying to fix a historical mistake. Or a detective solving a mystery in a magical town.
Another good prompt is 'How does the setting in a novel contribute to the overall mood?'. Take 'Wuthering Heights' for instance. The desolate moors add to the dark and brooding mood of the story. The wild and untamed nature of the setting reflects the passionate and often unruly emotions of the characters.