#141: Everyone's a Critic
Like it or not, everyone gets criticism sometimes. And while a dose of reality can be healthy once in a while, it’s important to not get stuck in a rut of viewing the world, or yourself, too critically.
This week’s prompts examine criticism from a range of angles, from professional hole-pickers, to well-intentioned advisors, to the ones on the receiving end.
🥇 Winner
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Star Status” by Rachel Smith
“The Microwave” by Ryne Moore
“ILY” by Scout Tahoe
“Taco Bell” by Sonora Binkley
This week's prompts
Write about someone who critiques things for a living, or acts like they do.
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37 stories
Start your story with someone receiving a one-star review.
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57 stories
Set your story in the lowest rated restaurant in town.
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58 stories
Write about a character named after one of our contest’s judges.
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13 stories
Stories
“Star Status” by Rachel Smith
“The Microwave” by Ryne Moore
“Star Crazed” by Daniel Hayes
“ILY” by Scout Tahoe
“Just In Case” by Thom Brodkin
“Ratebook” by Kathleen Fine
$250
Prize money
192
Contest entries
118
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Apr 15, 2022 EST
Won by Hannah P. Simmons 🏆
Title: The Lonely Color
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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