HeyJaredPrompts of Resilience
"We have art so we shall not die of reality" -Friedrich Nietzsche Newsletter of Meg Pokrass' prompts and hint fiction contests. Paid subscribers have access to archive and exclusive “hint fiction” (very short story) contest opportunities.
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Last Days of Summer Luau Prompt (opens the original)
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The Panters would like to invite you to their annual Last Days Of Summer Luau.Write a 100 word story about it!Paid subscribers please post your pieces below! Can’t wait to read them! Optional prompt words: hat, dark rum, opalescent, Mai Tai, skeleton key, coral, “final proof”, fire engine red, salty, kiss(with thanks to Will Amato)<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DHAw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-me
Companions (opens the original)
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Write the story about this scene. See if you can write it so that the photo makes perfect sense, as if it’s a scene in a movie starring a woman asleep in a comfy arm chair and feisty kitten. 150 words max. Include a time of day in the story, and try to incorporate 3 of the senses: the way something tastes, the way something smells, and a sound. Words: large, broke, flawless, corner, sweet, wound.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0Ul1!,f_au
Alter Ego (opens the original)
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Write about a character’s unique relationship to their secret alter ego. Word count limit: 175 words. Paid subscribers: I look forward to reading your stories in the comments below! Prompt words: sigh, curlers, wink, jam, Mama, feisty, birthday <img alt=
Winners of the 30-Word Animal Love Story Contest (opens the original)
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It was absolutely delightful to read these whimsical pieces! It’s always hard to chose just a few winners. The winners are Nina Schuyler, Dave Alcock and Adele Gallogly. Enjoy their beautiful 30-word animal love stories below.WINNERS (3)Scrub JayCan I confess my love for you, your frenzied flying back and forth, something blue in your beak hanging like a moustache; your impossible dedication to the task. -Nina Schuyler**Invitation to the RatThe bedroom window was agape and you were below in the
30-Word Animal Love Story Hint Fiction Contest! (opens the original)
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It’s Small Poem Sunday! Until today I didn’t know there was such a thing! So why not join the fun? Enter a 30-word love poem or story to an animal, real or fictional. I’ll post the winner next weekend. See if you can include one or more of the following words: moustache, wild, luck As sample, my tiny story “Cat Proposal” was published in Unbroken. <a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!H9K2!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progr
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