The first time I heard of Story-a-Day, I thought, "That's madness." I also thought, "I can't write short stories. I write novels." I'm not a snob about novels. It's weird when some people say that short stories are just stepping stones to novels or that they're easier or some other nonsense. Short stories are an …
Story-a-Day May comes to an end! I have things I want to write about the experience, but I'm tired. I've managed today's final story, and that's all I can do. The prompt was to write about a writer. Oi! Well, I decided to write a fairytale about a writer. Sort of. If you know your …
Tomorrow may be the last day, but it doesn't feel like it. In any event, yesterday, I scribbled the beginning of a story in my notebook. The prompt was to write the story you've wanted to write. I think I've done that. Perhaps I haven't written it well or in the way I originally envisioned, …
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I planned on skipping today's prompt, but changed my mind. The prompt said to use these words in a story: ink, previously, work, breeze, seven, run, delicious, example, spontaneous, barb. I managed to work in all ten words! It will probably come across as forced, but at least it's written. Thanks for reading. Barbara Squire …
I do not have the energy for this, but I wrote something anyway. I didn't look at today's prompt though. Instead, I thought about the character I've been writing about for the least few days and gave her a nemesis. This is a just a fragment for now. With luck, I'll catch up on my …
I'm back from my trip. I did manage to write a tiny bit every day. The first day (the day I woke at 2:30 am), I wrote an opening scene for a longer story. It would be better if I could have written a complete story, but by 10pm, I didn't have the energy. The …
I have to rise and shine at 2:30 in the morning! And as I will probably be so worried about oversleeping and missing my flight, I can't imagine I'll really sleep much. But that's fine. The trip is worth it. But Story-a-Day marches on. The prompt today is a story starter about someone waking up …
I barely have time to write about how I don't have time. Today's prompt was for a newsflash. I decided to go back to my novel-in-progress for an idea. And it is possibly the most poorly proofread piece ever. Thanks as ever for reading. Must dash. Earth Girl Wins Space Lotto! Mexitonio, Earth—Miracle June Delphine, …
On the one hand, I have a brainful of things bothering me. On the other hand, at least I can write something, even a mess. Thanks for being here. The prompt was to write letters (or something letter-ish, like texts, emails, or some such). So, here's what I've got! Dear Ms. Hargrove, You’ve asked us …
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This wasn't my best writing day. I received news this morning of the passing of someone important to me, a woman who was another mother to me when I was in college and grad school. I've spent a good part of the day trying to figure out how to afford the plane ticket to go …
