Help & Tutorial

Getting Started

How to Use WritePrompt

1. Browse Prompts: Visit the Browse page to explore over 1,200 writing prompts
2. Filter by Your Needs: Use filters to find prompts by age group, skill level, category, and time available
3. Start Writing: Click any prompt to open the writing interface
4. Write Safely: Your work is automatically saved locally on your device

Features Guide

Writing Interface

• Auto-Save: Your writing is automatically saved every 30 seconds
• Timer: Set a writing timer to stay focused
• Word Count: Track your progress with real-time word counting
• Focus Mode: Hide distractions for distraction-free writing

Filtering Prompts

• Age Groups: 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 18+
• Skill Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
• Categories: Fiction, Creative, Personal, Academic, Poetry, and more
• Time: Find prompts that fit your available writing time

For Educators

• Custom Prompts: Create your own writing prompts
• Collections: Organize prompts into curriculum units
• Calendar Planning: Schedule prompts for your class
• Print-Friendly: Generate worksheets for classroom use

Privacy & Safety

• No Tracking: We don't track your activity or collect personal data
• Local Storage: Your writing stays on your device
• No Ads: Completely ad-free experience
• Offline Ready: Works without an internet connection after first visit

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Ctrl/Cmd + S: Save your current work
• Escape: Close modals and menus
• F11: Toggle focus mode (in writing interface)

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Writing not saving: Check if your browser storage is full. Clear some space and try again.
• Prompts not loading: Refresh the page. If offline, some features may be limited.
• App running slowly: Try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache.

Browser Support

WritePrompt works best on:

• Chrome/Edge 90+
• Firefox 88+
• Safari 14+
• Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile)

Need More Help?

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