Section 1.1: Creative Romance Prompts

1. Left at the altar, you decide to seek revenge on your ex. (A classic setup, but your reaction could be unique. Personally, I would plot an elaborate scheme for some real payback!)
2. You were ditched just before the prom—who will you take instead? (Time to dust yourself off and find a new date… just saying!)
3. A stranger mistakenly texts you a heartfelt love confession. The message is so touching that you can’t just ignore it. (Not my style; I wouldn't dwell on a random message!)
4. A divorced couple finds themselves seated next to each other on a flight to Paris. (That’s going to be one long and awkward journey!)
5. After joining an adult swim league, you discover your coach is incredibly charming. (Student-teacher romances? Best to steer clear!)
6. Your husband accidentally sends you a text meant for his mistress. (Oh, the drama! Time for a serious conversation!)
7. You and an attractive stranger get stuck in an elevator. (What would I do? Probably just scroll through my phone!)
8. Write a love story set in a zoo. (Is it an animal romance, or does a boy see a girl and remember the giraffe? Intriguing!)
9. A college professor and their teaching assistant develop an undeniable chemistry. (Nope, that’s a recipe for trouble in the academic world.)
10. You have a chance to wish for your ideal romantic partner. What do you choose? (My wish list might be too extensive for a single wish!)
11. Two strangers in an online chat reconnect as childhood sweethearts. (Seems like a lovely idea, but are chat rooms still a thing?)
12. A parole officer becomes romantically involved with their parolee. (This could make for an interesting story!)
13. After their catamaran capsizes, a couple on an anniversary trip finds themselves stranded on a deserted island. (Perfect time for some relationship reevaluation!)
14. A budding lingerie model enlists her attractive neighbor for portfolio photos. (What if the neighbor turns out to be an emotionless humanoid? Now that’s a twist!)
15. An alien falls for a human it’s forbidden to love. (How do you convey an alien's emotions?)
16. A medical student becomes a nude model for an elderly women’s art class to make ends meet. (Definitely a quirky prompt!)
17. A driven businesswoman swears off love until her friend sets her up on a blind date. (Blind dates can go awry quickly!)
18. Two widowed individuals bond at a community garden. (Sweet romantic potential here!)
19. A chef embarks on a culinary journey around the world and falls for their tour guide. (Title idea: "Love on a Gourmet Tour.")
20. A daughter covertly sets up her widowed father on a dating app. (This could be entertaining, but I’d ground my kid for that!)
21. A Republican and a Democratic presidential candidate find love amidst their rivalry. (That's a political minefield!)
22. You find yourself in a popular book's love interest role. You now have one minute to convince them that saving the city is paramount. (@writing.prompt.s)
23. The love of your life happens to be your brother's foe. (Tough choice: the brother or the romance?)
24. You develop feelings for everyone you make eye contact with. (Somewhat unrealistic, but it can happen!)
25. As a mail-order bride, you arrive at your new home only to be greeted by a scruffy man. (What a shock!)
26. After relocating, you fall for your realtor while house hunting. (That could lead to karma for the realtor!)
27. You realize you've fallen out of love with your new wife while on your honeymoon. (An unfortunate truth that needs addressing early on.)
28. You and your close friends decide to experiment with a new dating app. (This could lead to some hilarious outcomes!)
29. At your friend’s insistence, you reluctantly join a Valentine’s Day speed dating event. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
30. Each day, you return home and say, “Honey, I'm back!” until one day, a voice responds, “I brought pizza.” (Thanks, Reedsy!)
31. Cupid offers to shoot an arrow into your beloved, warning you that if they already have feelings for you, those will vanish. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
32. You meet your opposite-sex doppelganger and feel an unexpected attraction. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
33. Create a romantic comedy where both characters are emotionally mature and communicate exceptionally well. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
34. In the future, romantic attraction is literal: everyone wears a magnet bracelet to find their soulmate. It’s the day the magnets activate, and you’re anxiously waiting. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
35. A fortune teller falls in love with a regular client who comes for monthly palm readings. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
36. It wasn’t love at first sight, but now you’re beginning to see them in a different light. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
37. Someone battling anxiety falls for an adventurous spirit. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
38. Two lives intersect forever after a spontaneous weekend affair. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
39. In a world where public displays of affection are outlawed, a couple accidentally holds hands in public. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
40. Two characters destined for one another are thwarted by poor timing. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
41. Two archrivals find love while trapped in an elevator and begin to understand each other’s perspectives. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
42. Valentine's Day at a retirement home. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
43. That unforgettable New Year's Eve kiss. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
44. You possess the ability to make anyone love you but have just fallen for someone for real. Will you use your power? (Thanks, Reedsy!)
45. You plan the ultimate romantic getaway, but your in-laws crash the trip last minute. (Been there, done that—time to create a diversion!)
46. You never anticipated getting married within 48 hours. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
47. A dog lover and a cat lover fall in love, but their pets must also get along. (Let’s not revisit that cat-dog fiasco!)
48. After months of seeing the same stranger, you finally decide to introduce yourself. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
49. They may have aged, but when they embrace you, it feels just like it did all those years ago. (Thanks, Reedsy!)
50. An avalanche forces two enemies to survive together, leading them to unexpected feelings. (Falling for an enemy? Quite the plot twist!)