We’ve had our Four Elements prompt generator up for a while now, but we didn’t feel complete, as the composite dihumanoid entity that we are, until we established symmetry by adding a generator for our other favorite type of writing prompt.

Jen compiled an impressively large list of impressively odd text fragments from an impressive variety of sources. Kent coded an impressively random randomizer to pull things from that list. In honor of the fact that our stichomancy archive’s denizens come in all shapes and sizes, the generator is configured to serve up small, medium, and large prompts. We also supplied a little guidance on proper use of the materials.

You can reach both generators by using the buttons at the top of every page, but here’s a direct link to the shiny new Stichomancy Writing Prompt Generator.

Pro Tip: look for chances to “pivot” the prompt around a word or phrase that can mean different things. The original phrase probably has an obvious connotation, and by looking for other ways to parse it you’ll surprise and delight your readers (or at least make them roll their eyes at a pun, which is also entertaining!).

Enjoy!