Decide what to write about. It can be romantic, dramatic or whatever you want it to be.
Choose your character(s). It's easier to pick people from a fandom (for example Harry Potter) because then you don't have to describe them. If you want to write a prose one-shot you should use simple characters, but if you do and if you wanna write a description - keep it short. Going into details about your characters would be better suited for a chaptered story, so if you find yourself heading down this path, don't be afraid to break that "one-shot" up into chapters.
Think of a situation. It could be a first kiss, a car crash, a dream, etc. Make this situation real, and write down the emotions of your main character so that your readers can feel them.
Sometimes it helps to pick a word or a sentence you want to put in that one shot. You can build your story around it, and it can be your inspiration.
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