# Flash Fiction Prompter — The Cure for Writer's Block

> Random character, setting, and plot generator for fiction writers. (iPhone/iPad app by William Jones.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-fiction-prompter/id453688341 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [William Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/453688346)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-fiction-prompter/id453688341/reviews.md

## What is Flash Fiction Prompter?

Flash Fiction Prompter is the FREE cure for writer's block!

Flash Fiction Prompter provides over 48 million writing prompts by giving you a random character, setting, and plot.

INTERACTIONS:
- Swipe left or right on a card to see the next or previous card.
- Shake device to shuffle the deck to a random set of cards.

Selected as Top 5 Writing Apps in May 2013 issue of Fashion Magazine.

Send your suggestions for characters, settings and plots, or feature request and bugs to feedback@flashfictionprompter.com

## Key features

- Millions of writing prompts
- Random character generator
- Random setting generator
- Random plot generator
- Swipe navigation
- Shake to shuffle

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-fiction-prompter/id453688341/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2016-08-04, version 2.0*

Easy and very helpful.

### 1/5 — Will not install

*2015-09-06, version 2.0*

I tried downloading this app but it will not stop installing! I downloaded it two days ago and it is still installing and showing no signs of progress. I cannot use it but neither can I delete it because you can only delete apps once they are fully installed. Please help!

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2015-08-13, version 2.0*

Omg I'm making up my first story! And this will help me on my trip to Florida. Best app ever made! I bought the extra 50 characters, plot sand settings and plus the creator set to make my own! Now it means to be a passion to write now again since I graduated high school. It's like going back to school but you are your own mind.

### 5/5 — xD I love this app!

*2015-06-11, version 2.0*

If you really need help with coming up with a story get this app. It'll give you so many choices. I purposely picked;
Character: Sex Slave
Setting: Gay Bar
Plot: A character's pregnancy causes widespread panic
xD I'm so weird. Anyway, you can pick anything from this app! It's really good for ideas. :)

### 3/5 — Not bad

*2015-05-14, version 2.0*

It's really annoying that you can't turn off the music when you're in the app. And there's a misspelling that's driving me nuts (nighclub?), but it's fun and creative overall and I'm enjoying it.

### 2/5 — Has potential but no

*2014-12-14, version 2.0*

It freezes! I've had this app and each time I open it, it won't let me select anything! Though the idea is great whoever made it needs to fix it.

### 3/5 — Unsure

*2014-12-07, version 2.0*

It's a nice idea and it works, but the stuff I saw when I tried it out weren't really useful. I did only try it out three times before I gave up on it. I like to write thriller novels, but one of my character results was "cartoon character." That doesn't help me at all.

### 5/5 — Creativity Boost.

*2014-08-13, version 2.0*

Definitely has the capability to give you things to work with when you have writer's block.

### 5/5 — Cool

*2014-06-13, version 2.0*

One of the most fun apps I have ever downloaded.

### 5/5 — Love this app so bad.

*2014-01-19, version 2.0*

I love the creativity that it inspires.

## Frequently asked questions about Flash Fiction Prompter

### What does Flash Fiction Prompter do?

Flash Fiction Prompter is designed to help writers overcome writer's block by providing random writing prompts. It generates a unique combination of a character, a setting, and a plot element to inspire your next story.

### How does the app generate prompts?

The app draws from a vast database to create millions of unique writing prompts. Each prompt consists of a randomly selected character, a random setting, and a random plot element, offering diverse starting points for your creative writing.

### Is Flash Fiction Prompter free to use?

Yes, Flash Fiction Prompter is completely free to use. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the app, and it does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How can I navigate through the prompts?

You can easily navigate through the prompts by swiping left or right on the cards to view the next or previous prompt. Additionally, shaking your device will shuffle the deck and present you with a completely new random set of cards.

### What kind of writers is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for fiction writers, especially those who specialize in short fiction or frequently encounter writer's block. It's a great tool for generating quick story ideas and sparking creativity for any writing project.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2020-05-12

- Flash Fiction Prompter is back after a very long hiatus!
- Stripped away everything that was nonessential.
- Provided all premium content for FREE! 389 Characters, 349 Settings, and 356 Plots equals over 48 million story combinations!
- No Ads!

Send your suggestions for characters, settings and plots, or feature requests and bugs to feedback@flashfictionprompter.com, or send a Tweet to @FictionPrompter on Twitter.

### 2.0 — 2013-09-13

- Added In-App purchase of ability to add your own custom characters, settings and plots.
- Added In-App purchase of an additional content pack of 50 characters, 50 settings and 50 plots.
- Added ability to save your custom content by emailing or copy and paste into an application.
- Changed Credits screen to a simple table that links to contributors websites.
- Fixed bug of some words getting cut off in long plot descriptions for built-in content.

### 1.2 — 2012-06-07

- Added 55 more cards to each deck for a total of 255 cards in each decks database. That's almost 16.6 million story combinations!
- Limited decks to 50 random cards each on startup.
- Decks are randomized when shake is detected.
- Added a Rate It option.

### 1.1 — 2011-09-19

- All decks are randomized when launching the app.
- Character, Setting and Plot is automatically copied to clipboard so you can paste into an email or some other app.
- Fixed iPod startup memory issue by dealing a random set of 100 cards in each deck on launch.

### 1.0 — 2011-08-05

No release notes.

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