#109: Working Hard, Hardly Working
For better or worse, a lot of our identity (or at least, how people perceive us) is tied to what we do for a living. As well as making up the daily rhythm of our lives, a lot of our goals and aspirations are career-based. Whether you’re a workaholic or living for the weekend, this week we’re diving into the world of work, writing about dream jobs — and the not-so-dreamy jobs.
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This week's prompts
Start your story with a character quitting their job, or getting fired.
Angst
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35 stories
Write about a character who leads a secret double life outside of their day job.
Thriller and Suspense
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17 stories
Set your story during the night shift.
Dark
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55 stories
Stories
“Mac” by Deidra Whitt Lovegren
“Su-10’s Interns” by Stevie B
“Hope Rising ” by Daniel R. Hayes
$250
Prize money
165
Contest entries
154
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Sep 03, 2021 EST
Won by CJ Rodgers 🏆
Title: Diner At The End
Submissions must be between 1,000 - 3,000 words and will be approved and published on Reedsy Prompts within 7 days of the contest closing.
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