#140: Down Memory Lane
It’s no secret that many writers draw inspiration for their writing from real life, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. In fact, when you’re searching for things to write about, taking a memory of your own and altering it is a reliable way to get out of a bout of writer’s block.
Memory is an important concept when writing fiction, as it helps connect the past to the present — so this week, let’s take a trip down memory lane.
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⭐️ Shortlisted
“The Namesake” by Bek West
This week's prompts
Start your story with the narrator or a character saying “I remember…”
Angst
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103 stories
Write about a character with an unreliable memory.
Character
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46 stories
End your story with total oblivion.
Horror
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24 stories
Write a story that involves a flashback.
Fiction
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74 stories
Write a story inspired by a memory of yours.
Nonfiction
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94 stories
Stories
“Cartographer” by Alex Sultan
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Apr 08, 2022 EST
Won by Cecilia L. Maddison 🏆
Title: Old Soul
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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