WRITING / PROMPT ENGINEERING

Start Writing Short Stories with these 5 Prompts

Simple and Practical.

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My posts were long and loaded with most of the stuff that was for my satisfaction, not for the readers, when I started writing online.

I packed in every thought and every detail, ignoring its importance and believing that more words meant more value. Instead, readers clicked away.

The day I started using short, focused prompts, valuable changes happened, and my writing became clear, quick and impactful.

These are the exact prompts I still use.

Copy them into ChatGPT, Gemini or a notebook. They’re simple, but they’ll train your mind to make every word count.

Prompt 1: The 100-Word Story Drill

Task: Create a full story containing beginning, turning point, and end in exactly 100 words.

Exact Prompt to copy:
“Write a complete story (beginning, middle, end) in exactly 100 words about [insert your topic or theme]. Focus on clarity and impact.”

This input will teach you pacing and precision faster than any editing tip.

Prompt 2: Why It Matters in 40 Words