Write a captivating short story in 10 minutes without staring at a blank page
Beginner
10 min
English
Turn a simple idea into a complete, engaging short story using AI as your co-writer.
Steps
- Open your web browser and go to chatgpt.com.
- If you do not have an account, click 'Sign up' and follow the simple steps. If you have one, click 'Log in'.
- Find the long text box at the bottom of the screen where it says 'Message ChatGPT'.
- Copy the prompt template below and paste it into that text box.
- Replace {main_idea} with what your story is about (for example, 'a lost dog finding its way home').
- Replace {character_description} with details about the main person or animal (for example, 'a brave but tired golden retriever').
- Replace {mood} with the feeling you want (for example, 'heartwarming' or 'suspenseful').
- Press the arrow button to send your message. Read the story ChatGPT writes. If you want changes, type 'Make it shorter' or 'Add a surprise ending' and press send again. Copy the final story to your computer to keep it.
Prompts to Use
Act as a creative writing partner. I want to write a short story about {main_idea}. The main character is {character_description}. The story should have a {mood} mood. Please write a 300-word short story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
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