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Break through writer's block and spark your creativity with engaging story starters. This prompt helps you generate compelling openings that hook readers from the first sentence, setting the stage for captivating narratives across any genre.

Instructions

1. Copy the template below 2. Replace the [bracketed] text with your preferences 3. Use with ChatGPT, Claude, or your preferred AI assistant 4. Feel free to modify elements to match your story's needs

Prompt Template

prompt-template.txt

Genre: [fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, romance, horror, etc.]
Main Character Traits:
- Personality: [determined, mysterious, cheerful, etc.]
- Occupation: [optional]
- Key Characteristic: [something unique about them]

Setting:
- Time: [time period or time of day]
- Place: [location description]
- Atmosphere: [mood/feeling of the scene]

Opening Scene Elements:
- Action/Situation: [what's happening]
- Conflict Hint: [subtle indication of the story's conflict]
- Sensory Details: [important sights, sounds, smells]

Please write an engaging opening scene (2-3 paragraphs) that introduces the character and setting while hinting at the coming conflict.

Tips & Tricks

### Best Practices - Start with a strong sensory detail or action - Introduce your character naturally through their actions - Create immediate questions in the reader's mind - Balance description with forward momentum - Include subtle worldbuilding details ### When to Use - Starting a new story - Breaking through writer's block - Experimenting with new genres - Practice writing openings - Developing story ideas

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Creative Story Starter

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