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Writing Prompts
Spring is the perfect time to write poetry, don’t you think … Read More “Poetry writing prompts for National Poetry Month”
Choose one of these bits of overheard dialogue as a jumping-off point for a short story:
• “What was the point of all that?”
• “You … Read More “Eavesdropping”
Write three pages of dialogue with two goals in mind: Make every word count, and don’t bore the reader! Now, take one line from … Read More “Talking points”
2019 spring short story contest
Submit your best fictional story in 2,000 words or less for your chance to win $1,000 & publication in our magazine.
