#179: Levelling Up
New Year's Eve is a time for celebration, but it also marks a watershed. If there's something you've been wanting to achieve, but haven't quite found the time (or willpower) to make happen, the start of a new year can be the perfect moment to turn over a new leaf.
This week's prompts are all in the spirit of progress. Whether your characters are starting an entirely new life, or are making a tiny shift in the pursuit of happiness, it's time for change. And if your New Year's resolution involves getting back into your writing routine after the holiday haze, we hope they'll provide ample inspiration to jumpstart your creativity. We'll see you in 2023!
This week's prompts
Start your story with someone making a vision board.
Adults – 18 stories
Write a story in the form of a list of New Year's resolutions.
Holiday – 38 stories
End your story with a kiss at midnight.
Romance – 73 stories
Stories
“A Moment of Selfishness” by Sav Lightwood
Submitted to Contest #180
“Twelve Books Before Twelve” by Rama Shaar
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“Strangers in a Hotel Room” by Marty B
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“The Kiss” by Kris Foster
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“Change” by Isaac Walker
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“The End of 5th and Cedar ” by Henry Azure
Submitted to Contest #180
“A Picture Worth A Thousand Words” by Zoe Z
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“New Day's Resolutions” by Matcha Latte
Submitted to Contest #180
“Intoxicated” by Kate Kilbee
Submitted to Contest #180
“Only Midnight Will Tell the Truth” by Madison Drew
Submitted to Contest #180
“First Last Kiss” by Vanessa Harpold
Submitted to Contest #180
“Dark Magic” by N.M. Stech
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“Try” by Falynn Almeda
Submitted to Contest #180
“Waiting for the Punchline” by Pete K Mally
Submitted to Contest #180
“ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED” by K Arlington Andrews
Submitted to Contest #180
$250
Prize money
204
Contest entries
104
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Jan 06, 2023 EST
Won by Saeda Rose 🏆
Title: Resolute
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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