r/WritingPrompts is a subreddit with 18.9M members. The community frequently discusses wp, hero, looking, magic, and villain, and they frequently recommend/review writing app, and the most common flair used is writing prompt, simple prompt, established universe, prompt me, and off topic.
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.
Popular Topics in r/WritingPrompts
#1
Wp
28 posts
#2
Hero
6 posts
#3
Looking
6 posts
#4
Magic
6 posts
#5
Villain
: "[WP] As you investigate the Villain's latest scheme, you become ever more convinced that they are being framed. The plans are too grand, too violent and just not the Villain's usual style, but you are having a hard time convincing your fellow heroes of your suspicions."
5 posts
#6
Job
4 posts
#7
Love
4 posts
#8
Dragon
3 posts
#9
God
3 posts
#10
Alien
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/WritingPrompts
Writing App
6 reviews
#1
Vim
2.0★ from 1 review
#2
Obsidian
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Pluot
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/WritingPrompts
#1
Writing Prompt
: "[WP] The laws of magic change drastically from time to time, apparently to stop speedrunners and powergamers from creating reality-breaking new metas. It's patch day."
77 posts
#2
Simple Prompt
: "[WP] "I'm sorry for punching you too hard, NOT for wanting to punch you in your smug face.""
14 posts
#3
Established Universe
: "[EU] One group of humans thought these must be the Thirteenth Tribe. The other thought this sounded like heresy against the God-Emperor."
3 posts
#4
Prompt Me
: "[PM] Starting a Blog"
1 post
#5
Off Topic
: "[OT] Use this and you will thank me later"
1 post
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Last updated: September 30, 2026