Writing Prompt “Dark and Stormy”
Theme: 1st line contest The story must start with: “It was a dark, stormy night.” These words will NOT count towards
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Flash Fiction Writers & Short Story Contests!
Writing Prompt “Jail”
Theme: Jail. Must include these three sentences somewhere in the story: “Well this is a nice change of scenery.” “It’s
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Writing Prompt “The Goodbye Letter”
Theme: The Goodbye Letter Your story should be a goodbye letter written from one character to another. It can be
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Writing Prompt “What’s Really Going On?”
Theme: What’s really going on?
Strange events have taken place, at home, work, a restaurant, anywhere you choose, that doesn’t make sense. What’s really going on?
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Writing Prompt “The Girl in the White Dress”
Theme: The Girl in the White Dress Many writers draw their inspiration from art or images. This one captivated me,
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Writing Prompt “New Year’s Eve”
Theme: New Year’s Eve Stories must take place on New Year’s Eve, the rest is up to you. Story Requirements: Glitter
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Writing Prompt “A Christmas Miracle”
Theme: A Christmas Miracle. Stories must end with the line: “With that, he/she walked into the snowstorm, never looking back.”. (Does
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Writing Prompt “Sports”
Theme: Sports. Expound, satirically perhaps, on your favorite sport. Word Count: 1,200
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Writing Prompt “Something Strange”
Theme: Something Strange The story must start with: (I)(He)(She)(They)(We)(It)(A Name)(The) … knew there was something strange…” Requirement: NO spaceships in
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Writing Prompt “The Lighthouse”
Theme: The lighthouse On a dark and stormy night a visitor arrives at the lighthouse. Required Elements: Crashing Waves (actual
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Writing Prompt “Twins”
Theme: Twins The wrong twin goes on to win the highest reward and accolades at the expense, sweat, and toil of
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Writing Prompt “The End of the World”
Theme: The End of the World. As in apocalypse; NOT a teenager’s lament such as, “If I can’t go to
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Writing Prompt “The Trunk”
Theme: First Line Prompt. Your story must begin with the following 27 words: She lifted the hood of the trunk, bracing
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Writing Prompt “Return”
Theme: Return (any meaning) Any genre or style, but has to have a happy/upbeat ending. Must use these four words directly: ‘suit,
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Writing Prompt “Wedding”
Theme: Wedding. Must contain- Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Word Count: 1,200
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Writing Prompt “Travel”
Theme: Travel You take a trip to any location you choose. Describe the scenery, the people, and the social system in
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Writing Prompt “Loss”
Theme: Loss. It can be loss of something precious to you in your life, person, object, position in society or
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Writing Prompt “A Branch”
Theme: A Branch. Any kind at all: tree, creek, service, etc. Required Elements: Must contain the following stand-alone sentence somewhere
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Writing Prompt “The Refugee”
Theme: The Refugee. Any context. Required Elements: a choice. Word Count: 1,200
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Writing Prompt “Pet Peeves”
Theme: Pet peeve(s); noun; informal Something that a person finds especially annoying. Personal vexation Word Count: 1,200
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Writing Prompt “Quarantine”
The theme for this contest is Quarantine. Use it however you like, but someone, or something, must have been, is, or will be in quarantine. The word count: 1,200.
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Writing Prompt “But You Promised”
1200 word bonus flash fiction contest “But you promised…”, a character has to break a promise they made years ago to a loved one.
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Writing Prompt “Artificial Intelligence”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: Artificial Intelligence, and/or Virtual Reality. There are NO other
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Writing Prompt “Styx”
This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Styx”. Take the viewpoint of the bidder, take the viewpoint of the main character, take the viewpoint of the victim (if she’s an assassin or death reaper), just have fun with it.
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Writing Prompt “Elements”
Theme: Elements Story Requirements: Your story must contain these 3 elements: Identical Twins, a party invitation, and a Locked closet.
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Writing Prompt “Eclipse”
1200 word bonus flash fiction contest “Eclipse”, the story must include a secret.
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Writing Prompt “Deadly Sin”
1200 word Flash Fiction Contest “Deadly Sin”, the theme must incorporate any one of the seven deadly sins; Gluttony, Sloth, Greed, Envy, Lust, Wrath or Pride. Story must be in fable form with a moral ending
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Writing Prompt “White Horse”
1500 word bonus flash fiction contest “White Horse”, the story must include a woman of high/noble/royal birth and a white horse (can be literal or theoretical).
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Writing Prompt “Spring”
Theme: ‘Spring’ (any meaning of the word, but it must have an important part to play in the story –
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Writing Prompt “The Harbor”
1200 word Flash Fiction Contest “The Harbor”, the story must start with the paragraph: “It was dark. Not pitch black, but some gray darkness that barely allowed shapes to form. All I could smell was the tang of seaweed, all I could hear was the breaking of waves.”.
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Writing Prompt “Socks”
1200 word Flash Fiction Contest “Socks”. The story must end with the words, “never again” and must include image, motif, and/or symbol of SOCKS.
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Writing Prompt “What’s in the Attic”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “What’s in the Attic”. Story Requirements: An elderly man
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Writing Prompt “Fence”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Fence”. 1. a physical barrier either existing or in
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Writing Prompt “The Ride”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “The Ride”. Requirement Element: Something or someone fragile or
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Writing Prompt “Murder at Midnight”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Murder at Midnight”.
Story Requirements: completely open to writers interpretation.
Word Count: 1,200
Writing Prompt “Elements”
This will be our final contest of 2017. We would like to thank all of you who have participated, and
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Writing Prompt “Post Apocalyptic”
Flash Fiction Contest “Post Apocalyptic”, a writing prompt with required elements and a specific word count. These writing prompts help us hone our craft and keep us fresh.
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Writing Prompt “Stuck in an Elevator”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Stuck in an Elevator”. Story Requirements: You are stuck
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Writing Prompt “Fire”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Fire”. Story Requirements: ‘Fire’ (any meaning of the word).
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Writing Prompt “Tragedy”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “tragedy”. Story Requirements: completely open to writers interpretation. Word
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Writing Prompt “The Letter”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “The Letter”. Story Requirements: A teacher finds a letter in
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Writing Prompt “Train Station”
A “just for fun” writing prompt to get your creativity going.
The prompt is “Train Station” and can be up to 2,000 words.
Writing Prompt “The Service”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “The Service”. Story Requirements: could be military service, could
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Writing Prompt “Happiness”
(Painting: “Happiness Costs No Money” by Gideon Fasola) Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Happiness”.
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Last Line Writing Prompt “Unexpected”
Last line flash fiction contest. Submit a story in this bonus 30 day contest for your chance to win either a Starbucks or a Kindle Gift Card.
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Writing Prompt “Snakes”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “snakes”. Story Requirements: Can be singular or plural, but
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Writing Prompt “Conspiracy”
This post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “Conspiracy”. Stories could involve a current/known conspiracy, or one you’ve
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Writing Prompt “The Crow & The Owl”
This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “The Crow & The Owl”. Participants must write a story
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Writing Prompt “Obsession”
This post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “Obsession”. Folks, this prompt is wide open. You can take
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Writing Prompt “The Elephant In The Room”
Can you write a short story about the “Elephant in the Room”? An English-language metaphorical idiom for an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss, or a condition of groupthink no one wants to challenge.
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Writing Prompt “The Devil”
This post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “The Devil”. It is believed in some cultures that if
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Writing Prompt “Clouds”
This post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “Clouds”. The clouds can be storm clouds, chem trails,
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Writing Prompt “Night Photography”
This post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “Night Photography.” Contest theme: “Night Photography”. This theme is wide
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Writing Prompt “Time”
New short story contest theme: “Time”.
Anything to do with time. A watch maker; a clock tower; time travel; a historical era, the essence of a musical arrangement; a pocket watch; a deadline, (as in a limited time), a rare opportunity (one-time only). Etc., etc.
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Writing Prompt “Sequels”
This post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “Sequels.” The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread can be
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Writing Prompt “Dreamcatcher”
This post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “Dreamcatcher.” The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread can be
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Writing Prompt “A Fresh Start”
This post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “A Fresh Start.” The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread
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Writing Prompt “A Christmas Tale”
This post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “A Christmas Tale.” The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread
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Writing Prompt “The Day After”
This post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “The Day After.” Your story must take place after some
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Writing Prompt “Irreconcilable Differences”
This post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “Irreconcilable Differences”. The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread can
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Writing Prompt “The Main Character is Physically Impaired”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “Chance Encounter”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “A Change of Mind”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “Book Title”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “Spring”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here. This post is for STORIES related to the Contest Theme: “Spring,” which
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Writing Prompt “The owlet led me to…”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “In A Few Moments, There Would/Will Be No More Doubts”
DEADLINE EXTENDED!! LAST DAY TO SUBMIT A STORY IS NOW AUGUST 24TH. LET’S GET SOME MORE STORIES SUBMITTED!! The LinkedIn
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Writing Prompt “Forgotten Deity”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “It’s been a long time since I drank champagne…””
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “Newborn”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “Invasion”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “Family Secrets”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here. This post is for STORIES related to the theme “Family Secrets– real
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Writing Prompt “Discovery”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here. This post is for STORIES related to the theme “Discovery – of
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Writing Prompt “The Sands of Time Had Run Out”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here. This post is for STORIES related to the Last Lin Theme: “The sands of
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Writing Prompt “3 of 4 Required Elements”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “Fear”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “Fairy Tale Redoux”
(The LinkedIn discussion thread can be found here. This post is for stories only.) What childhood would be complete without
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Writing Prompt “Unwanted Gifts”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “Desert”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt First Line Contest: “It Was The Most Beautiful…”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “Valentine’s Day Love Advice”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “Could it have ended any better?”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “Hunt, Hunted, Hunter””
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Writing Prompt “There was a sudden chill in the air…”
Please note: In December the Flash Fiction Family will be taking a Christmas Break from Dec 17th to Jan 4th,
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Writing Prompt “Guilt”
Please note: In December the Flash Fiction Family will be taking a Christmas Break from Dec 17th to Jan 4th,
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Writing Prompt “Triangle(s)”
Please note: In December the Flash Fiction Family will be taking a Christmas Break from Dec 17th to Jan 4th,
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Writing Prompt “The Curse”
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Flash Fiction Contest “The Curse” – With Thanksgiving coming, the usual 1 week contest will be extended to
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First Line Contest: “It was the worst…”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here. This post is for STORIES related to the First Line Contest: “It
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Writing Prompt “A Seed”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here. This post is for STORIES related to the writing prompt: “A seed
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Writing Prompt “Urgency”
This week’s flash fiction prompt is “Urgency”, think outside the box and make the reader feel a sense of urgency.
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Writing Prompt “Love”.
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here. This post is for STORIES related to the writing prompt: “Love”, required
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