Emily Ridgewood

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2022

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“Garbage at Communication” by Emily Ridgewood

Looking out across the sea of plastic chairs, I can already feel an impending ache in my arms. The Innovation Concert Hall is absolutely covered in confetti. Small, star-shaped pieces of shiny, colorful plastic gleam underneath the harsh venue lights, clinging to every surface. Of everything it could be, I think to myself, Why did it have to be confetti? It's not even paper. If it was paper, we coul...

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Hi there! I'm a 21-year-old aspiring author looking to improve my writing skills through practice and constructive criticism. I'm queer, chronically ill, and excited to put myself and my work out into the world!

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