avatarNancy Oglesby

Summary

The undefined website presents a series of November flash fiction writing prompts for aspiring and established writers, encouraging them to engage with the art of concise storytelling.

Abstract

The undefined website is dedicated to the art of flash fiction, offering a collection of writing prompts specifically for the month of November. The prompts are designed to inspire creativity and are not tied to specific dates, allowing writers the flexibility to engage with them at their convenience. The website invites writers to comment with their Medium handles to be added as contributors to the platform. It also provides a link to submission guidelines for those interested in becoming writers for "Fiction Shorts." The prompts cover a wide range of scenarios, from personal revelations and workplace anecdotes to familial disputes and humorous situations, aiming to cater to diverse writing styles and interests. The website acknowledges the contributions of various writers and concludes with a copyright notice for the year 2023.

Opinions

  • The author expresses enthusiasm for writers to participate in the prompts, indicating a supportive community for creative writing.
  • There is an open invitation for writers to join the platform, suggesting an inclusive approach to content creation.
  • The prompts are presented with a casual and conversational tone, possibly to make writers feel more at ease and encourage informal, creative storytelling.
  • The inclusion of a prompt inspired by an online ad ("Manage your household with one affordable solution") hints at a playful critique or exploration of consumer culture.
  • The website's structure, with a mix of prompts and calls to action for writer participation, indicates a strategy to engage readers and convert them into active contributors.
  • The mention of adding writers as a gesture of recognition and community building is likely intended to motivate and validate writers' efforts.
  • The copyright notice at the end asserts ownership and control over the content provided on the website.

Fiction Short November Prompts

Flash fiction is a thing! Here are November’s prompts.

Created by the author in Canva Pro

These prompts aren’t date-specific, nor do you have to do them all. (Although, I’d love it if you did!)

Please comment with your Medium handle and I’ll get you added as a writer.

November Prompts

1 I don’t know how to tell you this. Where to start … 2 I didn’t want to go to work at the pharmaceutical company, but … 3 Damn, that storm was wicked! 4 I just got my results back from 23 and Me. 5 I was sitting in the café when she/he got off of his/her motorcycle, took off his/her helmet, and … 6 What do you mean, you don’t know how to do the dishes? 7 My car is so old. 8 I hate Thanksgiving! 9 Wait! Are you telling me they had 8 dogs and 7 cats? 10 Manage your household with one affordable solution. (Totally stolen from an online ad.) 11 Strays 12 I ordered an energy drink … 13 You won’t believe what happened at my dream job interview! 14 Partners, having drinks, an argument ensues 15 That condescending prick! 16 But, I love you!

I’m tagging you because you are a writer for the Challenged, or have expressed interest. Welcome aboard!

Adrienne Beaumont / CJ McRae / Delaney Patterson / Harry Hogg / Jenny Gargarello / Julia Medium / Luke Warburton / Nathan Chen / OBA.T.K / Rachella Angel Page / Randy Pulley / Kelly Corinne Elliott / Denise Kendig / Expedition Nomadic Adventures / Julia A. Keirns / John Hansen / Karen Schwartz / Nevena Pascaleva / Preethi R / Michael Rhodes / Susie Winfield / Jerry Dwyer / Aaron Paulson / La Verite / Henry India Holden💖 / Michael John Scott / Aaron Paulson / Peggy Browning / Rajesh Poovathum kadavil / Michele Bardsley / Shoaib Shahid (30)

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