#132: Time to Blume
On February 12th, Judy Blume turns 84 — and her bestselling book, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, is finally becoming a feature film this year. To celebrate, we’re featuring prompts based on the YA classic released over 50 years ago.
If you need a refresher, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret follows 6th grader Margaret Simon in her quest for a religious identity. Her mother was raised Christian, her father Jewish. They’ve decided not to impose one belief or the other on their daughter, but that leaves Margaret longing for a god of her own to talk to.
Dive into this blast-from-the-past and relive your childhood reading by writing a story based on one of our five Judy Blume prompts.
This week's prompts
Start your story with a character saying “Are you there, God? It’s me…”
Dialogue – 108 stories
Write a story where a character is exploring their religious or spiritual identity.
Fiction – 59 stories
Write a story about a couple with fundamentally different beliefs.
Valentine's Day – 23 stories
Write a story about a teenager whose family is moving.
Teens – 46 stories
Stories
“Make the Desert Bloom” by Laila Emad Eldin
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“Evil Incarnate” by Thomas Graham
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“On the Road Again” by Jeannette Miller
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“Are You There, God? It's Me, Geek Girl” by Kathryn Gabrielle
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“It Couldn't Just Be Chance” by Shuvayon Mukherjee
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“Dead Things” by Elizabeth Luce
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“Are You Ready?” by Amanda Fox
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“Betrayal” by Cheryl Barghout
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“Coffee Lover's Delight” by FabWritesStuff -
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“Elohim” by Angela Guthrie
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“Xeno-Spirits” by Jordan Williams
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“Have a Blessed Day Sweetheart” by S.E. Reed
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“The Space Between” by Bella Helena A.
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“Common Places” by Kasey Cooper
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“Snickerdoodles” by Sean Sorce
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$250
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Contest entries
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Feb 11, 2022 EST
Won by Adam El Nabli 🏆
Title: Inshallah
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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