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March’s Short Story Prompt
It’s March! I’m sure you’re aware. And it’s time for a new writing prompt! Here is this month’s prompt: To call him stubborn would be polite. Not that politeness mattered to him. Malcolm would probably describe himself as principled. Those closest to him would probably use different words, like… Complete the Story This is part… Continue reading
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February’s Prompt
I hope everyone’s month and year are off to a good start. For me, January felt like the longest month ever! Last month I started my short story challenge for the year. The guidelines for it can be found on my first post of the year: 2020 Short Story Challenge. Additionally, if you missed last… Continue reading
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2020 Short Story Challenge
It’s that time again! Time for this year’s writing challenge to begin. The last couple of years, I’ve posted a prompt and written a short story with it by the end of each month. This year I am adding some more guidelines to push myself further. Here are this year’s guidelines: 1. Post a prompt… Continue reading
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December’s Prompt
Running behind this month? Welcome to the club! Here is the final short story prompt of 2019: Sometimes kids are the only ones willing to say what’s really on their minds, and our family needed a little dose of honesty. We almost never said something straight out. My mother was the worst. All she would… Continue reading
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November’s Prompt
IT’S NANOWRIMO!!! So, why aren’t you writing? Stop reading this and get writing. Only kidding. I have yet to write one word today. If you are participating in NANOWRIMO, good luck to you! I am attempting it and editing my novel at the same time. My brain is sort of fried, and I’m beginning to… Continue reading
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October’s Prompt
Here is October’s short story of the month prompt: “Deal?”he said, extending his hand toward me. I hesitated then reached out. Frank thought he had the upper hand, and in a sense he did. What he didn’t know was that… I hope everyone is having a great start to the month! I am in NANOWRIMO… Continue reading
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September Prompt
This is going to be a great month! Here’s what will be coming for my blog this month: July’s Short Story (late, but finally ready) August’s Short Story (ditto) September’s Short Story (later this month) A couple of random posts (as per usual) And of course, the first thing I try to post every month… Continue reading
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August’s prompt
Sitting here anxiously waiting for the school year to begin…. My daughter is getting ready to start 5th grade, which simultaneously makes me feel old and proud… Anyway, here’s what’s cookin’ for my short story this month: I asked her if she was joking. Her frown told me she wasn’t. “Every last penny, gone,” she… Continue reading
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July’s Prompt
I am running super behind this month, but I just got back from a once in a lifetime trip to Japan… so…. I’m okay with being behind schedule. Without further ado, here is the short story prompt for July: The desert is an unforgiving place. This one is called Death Valley for a reason. Every… Continue reading
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June’s Prompt
It’s that time again — time for another prompt! This month’s short story will be based on the following prompt: We took turns guarding the door, neither of us sleeping very much. Ricky looked nervous, and suddenly I felt bad about getting him involved. I shouldn’t have… Complete the Story If you write a story… Continue reading
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