Many creative individuals—whether artists, writers, or designers—experience "blank canvas fear," a form of anxiety or paralysis when starting a new project. This common challenge often stems from the pressure to create something original, preventing people from even beginning their work. While tools like prompt generators exist, they tend to lack personalization or fail to address the emotional hurdle of getting started.

The Idea

One way to address this issue is by developing a tool that generates concise, thought-provoking prompts tailored to a user's creative goals. For instance, if someone wants to write a sci-fi story, the tool could suggest: "Write about a world where memories are currency—what happens when someone runs out?" This could be implemented as a lightweight web tool or integrated into existing platforms as a chatbot. Over time, the tool could refine its suggestions based on user preferences.

Who Would Benefit?

The primary users likely include:

• Amateur creatives (e.g., hobbyists) who need direction.
• Professionals stuck in creative ruts.
• Educators looking for quick warm-up exercises.

Incentives for stakeholders could include increased engagement for platforms hosting the tool or ad revenue from a niche creative audience.

How It Could Work

A minimal version could start as a simple web form—just picking a creative domain and receiving a random prompt. After testing, features like genre or mood filters could be added, eventually integrating with platforms like Notion or Procreate. To ensure prompts avoid clichés, an initial set could be manually curated, with AI later refining suggestions based on user feedback.

Compared to existing tools, this approach would specialize in overcoming emotional barriers, not just generating ideas. By testing assumptions early—like whether users prefer short prompts—and iterating, it could help more people move from hesitation to creation.