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About Community
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.
Created Sep 7, 2010
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Welcome
We are a subreddit dedicated to inspiring people to write! Find a prompt that moves you and respond with a story or a poem. FAQ »
The subreddit where it's all made up and the points don't matter.
r/WritingPrompts Rules
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Top-level prompt responses for new stories/poems
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No explicitly sexual themes; other harmful content
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Be civil in discussion, feedback, and critiques
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All submissions must be tagged
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No recent reposts, even if changing small details
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Prompt in title, avoid commissions/games
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No posts likely to end in rule-breaking comments
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Keep it about writing, not competing/making money
On Rules and Copyright
Rule breaking posts or comments may be removed without notice. Rule breaking may result in a permanent ban without prior warning.
View the full rule explanations here.
If you spot a violation, please use the Report button underneath the post. This is the best way to help! If you have an issue with other users, send us a modmail.
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