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Flash Fiction Prompts

Sometimes the hardest thing about writing fiction is knowing where to start. If that’s what you’re struggling with, you’re in luck.

Behold, flash fiction prompts!

Use any and all of these to jump-start your writing process. And if you really wanna be nice, please link back to this prompt you used if you publish your story. 

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Sometimes the hardest thing about writing fiction is knowing where to start. If that’s what you’re struggling with, you’re in luck.

Behold, flash fiction prompts!

Use any and all of these to jump-start your writing process. And if you really wanna be nice, please link back to this prompt you used if you publish your story. 

Prompts: 12/1/25

I feel like any of these could easily be used to craft a holiday story. So if you’re feeling up for an extra challenge this week, give your story a little holiday spirit.

Prompts: 11/24/25

This is how I started my fiction journey—prompt-based flash fiction. Flash fiction prompts are amazing because they give you that much-needed starting point. And you can join the fun. It’s easy!

Prompts: 11/17/25

Here they are. Your very first set of weekly flash fiction prompts! Pick your length and roll with the prompt to get your creative process started. Happy writing, you lovely weirdos!