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Story Prompt Wheel
Spin the story prompt wheel for a random writing prompt. Beat writer's block and spark ideas. Add your own prompts too. Free, works on any device, no sign-up.
Quick answer
A story prompt wheel gives a random writing prompt when you spin it — a quick way to beat writer's block and spark a new story or scene.
What is a story prompt wheel?
A story prompt wheel is a spinning wheel with writing prompts as its segments. Spinning it selects one at random, a helpful tool for writers, students, and classrooms to start a story when the blank page feels stuck.
When to use it
- Beating writer's block
- Classroom creative writing warm-ups
- Daily writing practice
- Sparking a new story or scene
How to use the story prompt wheel
- Open the wheel. The wheel loads with a set of story prompts.
- Spin. Press SPIN to get a random prompt.
- Start writing. Use the prompt under the pointer as your starting point.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add my own prompts?
Yes. Replace the segments with your own writing prompts.
Is the story prompt wheel free?
Yes, it is free with no sign-up.
Good for classrooms?
Yes. Full-screen mode makes it easy to share a prompt with the whole class.
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