#26: Musical Genius
January 27th marks 264 years since the birth of one of western music’s greatest composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
To celebrate Mozart’s birthday, this week we’re inviting you to explore different facets of both his life and his legacy. From little-known biographical details to the things he’s most remembered for, let the tune of his life inspire you to create your own entirely unique masterpiece.
P.S — Want to learn more about the lives and legacies of other greats? Check out this list of our 30 favorite biographies.
This week's prompts
Write about a character who was considered a prodigy when they were young.
Fiction – 62 stories
Write about a character who goes by many different names throughout their life.
Character – 50 stories
Write about a character who was raised in a musical family.
High School – 50 stories
Write a story about a musician struggling to find work during wartime.
Historical Fiction – 42 stories
Stories
“The Talents of Alice” by Tim Law
Submitted to Contest #26
“The Farm Wizard” by Genevieve Dickinson
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“Skinned Self ” by Emma-Grace Clarke
Submitted to Contest #26
“The Silent Song” by Randi W
Submitted to Contest #26
“Better Left Behind” by R. K.
Submitted to Contest #26
“Destiny’s Future” by Deanna West
Submitted to Contest #26
“The New Revolution” by Katharine Johns
Submitted to Contest #26
“The Discovery of Music” by Bruno Lowagie
Submitted to Contest #26
“Musical chairs” by Sam Kirk
Submitted to Contest #26
“The Successor” by Arthur Tiberio
Submitted to Contest #26
“One Night Only” by Gina Burke
Submitted to Contest #26
“A force of nature” by Marte Van Der Linden
Submitted to Contest #26
“The Last Gift” by Kate Strong
Submitted to Contest #26
$50
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Jan 31, 2020 EST
Won by Hannah Carter 🏆
Title: Lara
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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