How it works
This random topic generator hands you one of 150 topics: 50 to talk about, 50 to write about and 50 to look up. Each is a subject, not a question, so you can take it anywhere.
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Talking, writing or looking something up
After the first press, the list beside the button keeps the draw to one use. To talk about holds everyday subjects for a dinner table, a class circle or a long drive. To write about mixes story openings with opinion pieces. To look up gives a how or why question for a short research task.
For a group
Set the count to 3 and let the group vote on one. For a timed round, each person talks for one minute on whatever they draw.
Tips
- For a writing warm-up, draw one topic from To write about and write for five minutes without stopping.
Questions and answers
Is this a random conversation topic generator too?
Yes. Choose To talk about and every draw is a subject anyone can speak on, such as the first job you ever had or a smell that takes you back. None needs special knowledge.
Can I use it as a random research topic generator for school?
The To look up topics are starting points, such as how glaciers shape valleys or why the Titanic sank. The page gives no answers, so check a library or an encyclopedia for the facts.
How is this different from the essay topic page?
The essay topic generator gives full essay prompts with a type. Here a draw is a short subject, which works for a chat, a journal entry or a speech as well as an essay.