Even the best writers sometimes need a creative spark or "writing prompt" to get their fingers tapping. Many of the generators here at Generatorland make for great writing prompts and brainstorming tools. We've compiled a list of the best writing prompts we have. If you have ideas for more, please let us know!
Character Name Generator
A simple prompt for creating unique characters. Includes first and last name, job title and city.
First Name Generator
Perfect for creating an enitrely unique and nee first name.
Personal Bio Generator
Create a work history for a character.
Fake Name Generator
Uber-simple first and last name generator.
Office Personality Generator
This is actually a quiz but the results can be helpful for creating office worker personalities.
Super Hero Name Generator
Create an original super hero to write about.
Mob Name Generator
Working on the next "Sopranos?" Use this to generate characters.
Pirate Name Generator
Plot Generator
A plot prompt that includes a job title, a condition, a plot twist as well as a second character with the same.
TV Show Pitch Generator
Generate an entire TV show plot including someone to play the starring role and the style.
Soap Digest Generator
A plot generator specific to the hyper-dramatic world of soap operas.
Newspaper Headline Generator
Get a story kicked off with a news headline.
Southern Sayings Generator
Need a unique and creative saying for a southern character. Look no further!
Joke Opening Generator
Creative joke writer for budding comedians.
Horror Movie Title Generator
Create the next great horror flick starting with the title.
TV Show Title Mash-Up
Yank together two different TV show titles to create a new one (with potential plot implications).
Kung Fu Movie Generator
Create the next great Kung Fu action movie.
Business Name Generator
Create a name for a fictitious business central to your plot.
Subdivision Name Generator
Suburban characters in need of a place of origin? Also works as a rest home name generator.
Motorcycle Gang Name Generator
Create teh next "Sons of Anarchy."
British Town Name Generator
If you need a mythical British town name as a setting, you'll find it here.
Haiku Generator
Blog Post Idea Generator
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To that end, please keep making great generators, share them and tell everyone you know to come visit Generatorland.
Stay random,
Mike and Joe Generatorland.com