by Andrew R. Cameron
Finding the right idea can often be the most difficult part of writing fan fiction. In a galaxy of stories, which one do you want to tell?
If you’re short of ideas, here are 50 Star Wars writing prompts to help you get started!
A smuggler takes on a risky job for a big reward.
Traitor! An Alliance intelligence operative discovers that one of their colleagues might be an Imperial spy.
Din Djarin and Grogu take on a challenging bounty which requires them to use an unorthodox combination of Mandalorian prowess and the Force.
A former soldier comes out of retirement to defend the innocent from a new threat.
In the age of the High Republic, a dangerous new hyperspace lane promises to bring wealth to those who are able to navigate it.
What if Sebulba beat Anakin in the podrace?
A Jedi Padawan fails their trials and must face a life outside the Order.
Discarded droids find new purpose without owners.
A group of clones take on a Separatist stronghold.
In the aftermath of the Battle of Exegol, citizens of the galaxy attempt to rebuild their shattered lives while having a strained reconciliation with family members who supported the First Order.
A disgraced underworld figure must resort to blackmail to clear their name.
A Sith is put on trial for their crimes.
Rebels must flee a besieged base as the Empire closes in.
What if Poe Cameron failed to destroy Starkiller Base?
Rebels must go undercover to infiltrate an underworld organisation to get much-needed supplies.
Legends canon: During the war against the Yuuzhan Vong, former Imperials struggle to work alongside the Republic.
A new piece of Imperial technology threatens to turn the tide of war against the Rebel Alliance.
In the aftermath of the Clone Wars, former Separatists must find a way to live within an Empire which continues to oppress them.
When a Jedi falls in love, they must make a difficult decision whether to leave the Order.
Starfighter pilots take on a mission which will likely end with their deaths.
During his time as a stormtrooper, FN-2187 (Finn) begins to question the First Order.
Horror: On an isolated planet, something sinister is preying on frightened townsfolk.
In the age of the High Republic, a Jedi’s first mission after completing the Trials is to stop a group of Nihil raiders.
Obi-Wan Kenobi must take his young Padawan Anakin Skywalker on a mission to a dangerous world where their relationship as master and student will be tested.
A Senator confronts the corruption they can see at the heart of the Republic.
What if Ochi of Bestoon succeeded in finding Rey on Jakku?
A coming-of-age story about your favourite character.
A Mandalorian makes a futile last stand against Imperial forces on the Night of a Thousand Tears.
A Jedi is corrupted by a Sith artifact.
Smugglers fly into the Maw to evade authorities, but what they find in there will test their skill, teamwork, and loyalty.
Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker discovers the location of a forgotten and treacherous Jedi temple.
Write a dialogue between a Jedi and a Sith who are both dying on a battlefield.
A crew of scrappers find an abandoned Star Destroyer. But what lurks inside and why was it abandoned?
A mechanic restores an old freighter.
In the aftermath of the Battle of Endor, a squadron of TIE fighter pilots seek revenge by targeting Alliance bases. However, some of their number question the morality of their actions, threatening to tear the squadron apart.
What if Anakin left the Jedi Order peacefully rather than turning to the Dark Side?
In the months following the Clone Wars, clone soldiers struggle to find their place within the Empire.
Uprising: A small and isolated community rallies together to defeat an Imperial garrison.
When a ship crashes on Dagobah, Jedi Master Yoda must find a way to help its crew while keeping his identity a secret. Some of the crew may be Imperial sympathisers.
An archaeologist searches for an ancient artefact.
A Resistance spy must gather information about the First Order.
In the age of the High Republic, a lone Jedi on an isolated world is stalked by one of the Nameless.
What if Ahsoka did not leave the Jedi Order?
Characters compete against each other in a sporting event, such as a podrace or speeder race.
Legends canon: During his time in the Unknown Regions, Grand Admiral Thrawn faces a new and intelligent enemy which tests the limits of his strategic ability.
Fight! A Nightsister vs a Jedi.
During the Mandalorian Civil War, a clan is split between their desire for peace and their adherence to martial tradition.
A pilot is stranded in the jungles of Yavin 4 after the Rebel Alliance abandons the planet.
The relationship between former Jedi Ahsoka Tano and her new apprentice Sabine Wren is challenged when they confront a group of pirate raiders.
A Jedi who survived Order 66 is hunted by Inquisitors as they try to find help through the Hidden Path.
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