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Best Fiction Writing Prompts

Join our ongoing contests and win up to $1,500. Flex those creative muscles with these writing prompts.

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This week's contest:
Win $250

Gone in a Flash

130 contest entries /
75 stories

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Closes at 23:59 - Mar 13 EST

Write a story about someone turning to a friend in a time of need.

– 132 stories

Write a story about a family game night.

– 70 stories

Write a story about miscommunication.

– 47 stories

Write a story set in a salon or barbershop.

– 70 stories

Write a short story that takes place in a quaint, idyllic, English village.

– 31 stories

Write about a character who was considered a prodigy when they were young.

– 60 stories

Write a story in which societal rituals and expectations play a key role.

– 18 stories

Write a story about someone who finds life meaning in an unexpected place.

– 34 stories

Write a story based on the song title: "My Generation"

– 22 stories

Write a story based on the song title: "Beside The Sea"

– 32 stories

Write a story about someone turning 100 years old.

– 47 stories

Write a story about someone who works at a failing book store.

At some point in the story, have a character casually say something that hints at the ending.

Write a story where your protagonist saves someone from danger.

Write a story where your protagonist predicts danger.

Write a story where your protagonist narrowly avoids danger.

Write a story where your protagonist is in danger.

Write a story where your protagonist causes danger.

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