Genre, Plot, & Story Prompt Generators

Need a plot for your story or roleplay? Or does a plot you already have need a little bit of a boost somewhere? Try these generators out. (Also, you might take a look at Writing Better Prompts, Starters, & Beginnings: A Few Pointers and On Plot Structure & Plotting.)

Trying to create an RP plot? You might want to check out Basic Tips To Create And Run A Good RP Plot.

Is your story plot stuck, or do you want to avoid getting stuck? Take a look at Reasons Your Plot Might Be Stuck - And How To Fix It.

AU Idea Generator

Generate random AU ideas ranging from fairly serious to utterly silly.

Character Bonding Moment Generator

Discover the moments that drew your characters closer together!

Character Challenge & Obstacle Generator

Without challenges and obstacles, there is no suspense. With no suspense, your story turns boring. So generate some ideas you can use to keep things interesting!

Creepypasta & Supernatural Horror Plot Creator

Create creepypasta/horror plots. Warning: Not for chickens.

Genre Blender

Not sure what genre to write? Let the genre blender choose for you.

Arabian Nights Plot Generator

Generate plots ala The Arabian Nights.

Fan Fiction Story Prompt Generator

Ideas for your latest fanfic.

Fairytale Plot Generator

Once upon a time, there was a random fairytale plot generator ...

"How Your Pairing Met" Generator

Get random ideas for how your pairing met each other.

Loki Plot Generator

Generate random plots starring Loki.

Mysterious Findings Generator

Generate the kind of stuff that detectives in a crime drama might find while investigating a murder or such.

Paranormal & Weird Event Generator

Generate random paranormal events (or maybe events that only just look paranormal at first).

Prophecy Generator

If you're short on something for your local Yoda to babble at the hero, this should work for you. It might also inspire a plot.

Plot-O-Tron

Generate random (and probably very silly) plot ideas.

Plot-O-Tron: Medieval-esque Fantasy Edition

Works like the above, but with fantasy-oriented results.

Plot-O-Tron: Science Fiction Edition

Just what it says on the tin.

Piratey Plot Generator

Create (really ridiculous) adventures for your seafaring rapscallions.

Plot Punter

Stuck plot? Need an idea for a drabble? Kick your writing muse of the muck with this.

Plot Punter - Horror Edition

Get the heads ball rolling!

Plot Punter - Romance Edition

Cook up a steaming pot of love and romance!

Plot Punter - Superhero Edition

Suit up and get writing!

Plot Punter - Medieval-esque Fantasy Edition

Get plot ideas for Tolkien-esque or Dungeons & Dragons types of fantasy worlds.

Plot Punter - Urban Fantasy Edition

Plots for settings along the lines of Buffy the Vampire Slayer or The Dresden Files.

RPG Campaign Idea Generator - NEW!

Get some ideas for your tabletop game campaigns.

Story Prompt Generator

Generate assorted things (characters, places, conflicts, etc.) to write a story about.

The Really Random Plot-o-Tron

Sometimes it makes sense... sometimes it doesn't.