Novel idea generator
Eight novel pitches ready to develop, with a hero, stakes and a twist.
An idea speaks to you? Turn it into a complete novel, chapter by chapter, in your voice.
Write my novel with MakebookThe guide
A good novel idea comes down to one promise: a character wants something vital, and everything stands in the way. The pitches here follow that logic so you can tell in a minute which one makes you want to write.
Pick the pitch that moves you, not necessarily the one that looks cleverest. You'll live with this story for months: desire matters more than apparent originality.
Don't keep ten ideas going at once. Select one, write its pitch in three sentences in your own words, then move on to the outline.
Frequently asked questions
How do you come up with an original novel idea?
Start from a question that haunts you ("what if...?") and mix two worlds that never meet. Originality often comes from the point of view more than from the subject.
Can I use the generated pitches for my book?
Yes, they're free starting points for you. Rework them with your own sensibility: that's what will make them unique.
What makes a good novel pitch?
A hero, a desire, an obstacle and what they risk losing, in a few sentences. If you want to know what happens next, the pitch works.