100+ All New Screenwriting Prompts To Start Your Engines

Need help coming up with some ideas? 

Sometimes sitting in front of your computer is not enough to make writing happen. We’ve talked about writer’s block in the past, and my summation of how to beat it was just to write on or write something different. 

We have a whole list of creative screenwriting advice to help you get started writing your masterpiece. 

But how do you do that?

Check out these prompts and get writing.

100+ All New Screenwriting Prompts To Start Your Engines

1. A person who can see ghosts discovers that they are the only one who can communicate with them and must use their gift to solve a mystery.
2. A person with a rare medical condition that causes them to see the world in black and white falls in love with someone who sees in full color.
3. A story about a person who can hear people’s thoughts and must decide whether to use their gift for good or evil.
4. A group of people are trapped in a dreamlike state where their deepest fears come to life.
5. A story about a town where every night, the residents gather to share their most vivid and disturbing dreams.
6. A man who can manipulate reality with his dreams must decide whether to use his gift to help others or for personal gain.
7. A person who can control the weather discovers that their powers are being sought after by a secret organization.
8. A story about a woman who wakes up one day with no physical body and must navigate the world as a ghost.
9. Write a drama about a family coming to terms with a loved one’s diagnosis of a terminal illness.
10. Write a comedy about a group of coworkers who are stuck working overnight on Christmas Eve.
11. Write a thriller about a woman who discovers her husband is a serial killer.
12. Write a romance about two people who fall in love while on a European vacation.
13. Write a coming-of-age story about a teenage girl who struggles to find her identity while navigating high school.
14. Write a sci-fi adventure about a group of astronauts who discover a mysterious alien artifact.
15. Write a horror story about a group of friends who go on a camping trip and stumble upon a cursed forest.
16. Write a legal drama about a lawyer defending an innocent person accused of a heinous crime.
17. Write a romantic comedy about a man who hires a dating coach to help him find love.
18. Write a biopic about a famous musician’s rise to stardom.
19. Write a sports movie about an underdog team that makes it to the championship.
20. Write a drama about a group of survivors of a plane crash trying to survive on a deserted island.
21. Write a comedy about a group of misfits who start a business together.
22. Write a psychological thriller about a woman who suspects her husband is gaslighting her.
23. Write a historical drama about a little-known figure who played a significant role in history.
24. Write a romantic drama about two people who fall in love despite their cultural differences.
25. Write a heist movie about a group of criminals who plan a daring robbery.
26. Write a supernatural horror about a haunted house that terrorizes its inhabitants.
27. Write a political thriller about a corrupt politician who will stop at nothing to stay in power.
28. Write a biopic about a famous athlete’s struggles with addiction and redemption.
29. Write a romantic comedy about a woman who hires an escort to be her date for her sister’s wedding.
30. Write a sci-fi thriller about a group of scientists who create a sentient AI that turns against them.
31. Write a drama about a woman who must choose between her career and her family.
32. Write a crime movie about a detective trying to catch a serial killer before they strike again.
33. Write a historical drama about a group of freedom fighters who risked everything for their cause.
34. Write a romantic drama about a couple who must overcome a tragic event in their past.
35. Write a comedy about a group of friends who go on a wild road trip.
36. Write a sci-fi adventure about a group of rebels fighting against an oppressive government.
37. Write a horror movie about a cursed object that brings death to those who possess it.
38. Write a legal drama about a lawyer who takes on a controversial case.
39. Write a story about a person who discovers an old, forgotten letter that changes their life forever.
40. Write a story about a group of friends who go on a road trip and have unexpected adventures along the way.
41. Write a story about a person who finds an antique mirror that shows them glimpses of the past and future.
42. Write a story about a person who is haunted by a ghost that only they can see.
43. Write a story about a person who wakes up with no memory of who they are and must piece together their past.
44. Write a story about a person who makes a deal with the devil and must face the consequences of their actions.
45. Write a story about a person who discovers they have the power to bring inanimate objects to life.
46. Write a story about a person who discovers they have a long-lost twin and must navigate their relationship.
47. Write a story about a person who finds a hidden room in their house that leads to an alternate reality.
48. Write a story about a person who discovers a secret about their family history that changes their perspective on life.
49. Write a story about a person who wakes up one day with a superpower they never knew they had.
50. Write a story about a person who gets lost in the woods and must survive with limited resources.
51. Write a story about a person who is stuck in a time loop and must figure out how to break free.
52. Write a story about a person who falls in love with their best friend but is too afraid to confess their feelings.
53. Write a romantic comedy about two people who fall in love while trapped in an elevator.
54. Write a drama about a woman who discovers a long-lost family secret.
55. Write a biopic about a famous writer’s life and work.
56. Write a sports movie about a team of athletes with disabilities who compete in the Paralympics.
57. Write a crime movie about a gang trying to pull off the perfect heist.
58. Write a sci-fi thriller about a group of astronauts who discover an abandoned spaceship.
59. Write a romantic drama about two people who fall in love despite their different social statuses.
60. Write a comedy about a group of friends who start a neighborhood watch group and get in way over their heads.
61. Write a psychological thriller about a woman who wakes up with no memory of who she is.
62. Write a story about a character who can see into the future.
63. Write a contained thriller about your favorite place in the world.
64. Write an inspirational movie about the importance of education.
65. Write a narrative about a significant moment in your life.
66. Write a buddy comedy about you and your future self.
67. Write a narrative that follows the changing of seasons.
68. Write a character analysis of your favorite literary hero.
69. Write about a historical event.
70. Write about a time traveler.
71. Write about your childhood.
72. Write about two different cultures.
73. Write a satire about a current event.
74. Write about a character’s struggles with mental health.
75. Write a horror story about a haunted house.
76. Write about a famous local event.
77. Write a romance story about two people who meet unexpectedly.
78. Write a character analysis of your favorite villain.
79. Write about a trip to get your favorite food.
80. Write about a robot uprising.
81. Write about your high school experience.
82. Write about a scientific discovery.
83. Write a narrative about a dream you had.
84. Write a character analysis of yourself.
85. Write a journey to self-discovery.
86. Write a mystery story about a missing person.
87. Write a romance about two people who are long-distance.
88. Write a character analysis of your favorite historical figure.
89. Write a story about a detective solving a crime.
90. Write about your college experience.
91. Write a narrative about a life-changing decision.
92. Write a romantic comedy about two people who are forced to work together on a project, despite their mutual dislike for each other.
93. Write a thriller about a group of friends who accidentally witness a murder and must go on the run to protect themselves.
94. Write a drama about a family coming together to save their struggling business.
95. Write a sci-fi adventure about a group of astronauts who discover a new planet with unexpected inhabitants.
96. Write a horror movie about a cursed object that unleashes terror on its owners.
97. Write a biopic about a famous artist’s rise to fame and the struggles they faced along the way.
98. A man discovers that he is living in a simulated reality and must decide whether to stay in the world he knows or break free.
99. A woman wakes up with the ability to read people’s emotions and must decide whether to use her gift to help others or to manipulate them for personal gain.
100. A story about a world where people can exchange emotions with each other, and a person who is deemed emotionless tries to navigate their way through society.
101. A man who can enter other people’s dreams discovers a woman who has been trapped in a nightmare for years and must find a way to save her.
102. A person discovers that they can switch bodies with someone else, but only for a limited amount of time.
103. A story about a person who can predict the future, but every time they do, the outcome changes.
104. Write a comedy about a group of parents who compete against each other in a kids’ talent show.
105. Write a crime movie about a team of con artists who plan a high-stakes heist.
106. Write a drama about a person who overcomes adversity to achieve their dreams.
107. Write a romance about two people who meet on a blind date and fall in love.
108. Write a sports movie about a high school athlete who overcomes personal struggles to win the big game.
109. Write a sci-fi thriller about a time traveler who tries to prevent a catastrophic event from happening in the future.
110. A world where all memories are stored in a digital cloud and the main character must decide whether to keep their most painful memory or delete it forever.
111. A story about a woman who discovers that she has the power to time-travel but can only go back in time to her own memories.
112. A group of people stranded on a deserted island find an old book that seems to predict the future and they must decide whether to use the information to save themselves or let fate play out.
113. A story about a man who wakes up every day in a different body and must navigate the challenges of living a new life every day.
114. A woman discovers that her reflection has a life of its own and is plotting against her.
115. A story about a world where people are assigned to their life partners based on genetic compatibility, and a couple who falls in love despite being deemed incompatible.