Flash Fiction Prompt Archives - Writer's Digest https://www.writersdigest.com/tag/flash-fiction-prompt Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 The Opposite of Stage Fright https://www.writersdigest.com/the-opposite-of-stage-fright Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.writersdigest.com/?p=43426&preview=1 Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about someone who thrives on stage.

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]]> The foreground is filled with hands being raised, and in the background above the hands on a stage is an out-of-focus person with both fists held up in the air.
Photo by Jaime Lopes on Unsplash

We just had our annual conference, where I had the pleasure of running the debut author panel! It got me thinking about stage fright, and what kind of person has never experienced it.

For today’s prompt, write about someone who thrives on stage.

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

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]]> The Illustrator https://www.writersdigest.com/the-illustrator Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.writersdigest.com/?p=42698&preview=1 Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about a day in the life of an illustrator.

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]]> An illustration of a parrot's head, facing left in profile, against a plain, light background. The parrot has vibrant red feathers on its head, with some white and light grey plumage around its eye and lower face. It has a large, curved, dark grey beak with a lighter, almost bone-colored upper mandible. Its eye is orange with a dark pupil. The feathers appear textured with individual brushstrokes.
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For today’s prompt, write about a day in the life of an illustrator.

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

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]]> The Abandoned Truck https://www.writersdigest.com/the-abandoned-truck Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.writersdigest.com/?p=42694&preview=1 Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about someone stumbling across an abandoned truck.

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]]> An old, severely rusted and weathered Jeep-like vehicle sits abandoned in a dense forest. The vehicle is a mix of faded red and peeling white paint, with visible rust covering much of its body. It has a single yellow light on its roof and round headlights on the front. Tall, slender green trees with sparse foliage fill the background, suggesting a misty or damp environment, and the ground is covered in lush green ferns and undergrowth.
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

For today’s prompt, write about someone stumbling across an abandoned truck.

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

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]]> A Defining Moment https://www.writersdigest.com/a-defining-moment Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.writersdigest.com/?p=42690&preview=1 Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about a defining moment in a hunter's life.

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]]> A silhouette of a deer stands in a field of tall grass, backlit by a vibrant golden sunset. The sun's intense light creates a strong orange glow across the entire scene, especially illuminating the grasses in the foreground and background. Bare tree branches are visible as dark silhouettes on the sides of the frame.
Photo by We Care Wild on Unsplash

For today’s prompt, write about a defining moment in a hunter’s life. Is it bagging the biggest or most challenging prey? Is it a spiritual event that causes them to stop hunting? Don’t be afraid to follow the story into unexpected territory!

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

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]]> Balloon Bunch https://www.writersdigest.com/balloon-bunch Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.writersdigest.com/?p=42686&preview=1 Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write a story centered on a bunch of balloons.

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]]> A large cluster of colorful foil balloons shaped like various cartoon characters and animals. Notable balloons include a light blue whale or dolphin, a yellow duck, a pink owl, a blue balloon with Peppa Pig, and several other light blue balloons with faces, some featuring transparent sections with smaller balloons inside. The balloons are tied together with numerous thin strings and are shown outdoors on what appears to be a wooden deck or boardwalk, with blurry figures in the background.
Photo by Zhen Yao on Unsplash

For today’s prompt, write a story centered on a bunch of balloons.

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

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]]> Birthday Wishes https://www.writersdigest.com/birthday-wishes Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.writersdigest.com/?p=41805&preview=1 Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about conflict that happens around a birthday.

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]]> A vibrant array of inflated balloons fills the upper portion of the frame, with their strings hanging down towards the bottom. The balloons are various bright colors including teal, blue, pink, orange, yellow, and purple. They are slightly out of focus in the foreground and sharper towards the middle, creating a sense of depth. The background is a soft, blurry light color.
Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash

Tomorrow is my birthday (though, hopefully one that’s conflict-free)!

For today’s prompt, write about conflict that happens around a birthday. This could be someone’s birthday being forgotten, an unwanted guest showing up to a party, or the cake being accidentally destroyed. Let your imagination go wild!

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

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]]> An Influential Day https://www.writersdigest.com/an-influential-day Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.writersdigest.com/?p=41801&preview=1 Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about a day in the life of a social media influencer.

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]]> A person's hands hold a smartphone, positioned vertically, recording a video. The phone screen shows a man and a woman in light-colored clothing dancing. In the background, slightly out of focus, is a woman in a striped dress, smiling and appearing to be posing or dancing. Light-colored curtains are visible behind her. The person holding the phone has several bracelets on their wrist and rings on their fingers.
Photo by S O C I A L . C U T on Unsplash

For today’s prompt, write about a day in the life of a social media influencer.

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

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]]> Nostalgic Items https://www.writersdigest.com/nostalgic-items Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.writersdigest.com/?p=41797&preview=1 Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about an item that is nostalgic for you or the characters.

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]]> The image shows a blue lava lamp against a gradient background transitioning from purple to blue. The lamp has a silver base and top, and the blue liquid inside contains white, blob-like forms. The lamp is lit up, creating a glowing effect.
Photo by Martin Engel on Unsplash

For today’s prompt, write about an item that is nostalgic for you or the characters.

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

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]]> Your Story #137 https://www.writersdigest.com/your-story-137 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.writersdigest.com/?p=40272&preview=1 Write a short story of 650 words or fewer based on the photo prompt. You can be poignant, funny, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.

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]]> A digital rendering of a futuristic architectural landscape featuring several interconnected, rounded, purple and pink structures. The structures have large, circular openings with reflective glass, resembling windows or doorways. Green vines climb up the sides of these structures. The scene is set in a lush meadow with a variety of colorful wildflowers in the foreground, including yellow and blue blossoms. A tree is visible in the background against a blue sky with scattered clouds. The overall aesthetic is whimsical and organic, blending futuristic design with natural elements.
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Prompt: Write a short story of 650 words or fewer based on the photo prompt above. You can be poignant, funny, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.

Email your submission to yourstorycontest@aimmedia.com with the subject line “Your Story 137.”

No attachments, please. Include your name and mailing address. Entries without a name or mailing address with be disqualified.

Unfortunately, we cannot respond to every entry we receive, due to volume. No confirmation emails will be sent out to confirm receipt of submission. But be assured all submissions received before entry deadline are considered carefully. Official Rules

Entry Deadline: August 18, 2025

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]]> Sinister Selfie https://www.writersdigest.com/sinister-selfie Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.writersdigest.com/?p=41793&preview=1 Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about something sinister in the background of a selfie.

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]]> A cell phone, likely a smartphone, is mounted on a selfie stick, extending upwards against a clear, gradient blue sky. The sky is lighter blue towards the bottom, transitioning to a darker, deeper blue at the top. The phone is held in a light pink or purple holder, and the stick itself is dark. The sun appears to be hitting the phone and holder from the side, creating a slight glint and highlighting their form against the smooth background of the sky.
Photo by Steve Gale on Unsplash

For today’s prompt, write about something sinister in the background of a selfie.

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

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