#266: The Write Stuff
Hello, fellow writers! Before diving into this week’s contest, I have an exciting announcement to make: the Reedsy Book Editor, our beloved (and free) writing app, is now Reedsy Studio! This cozy space is designed to be your creative haven, where you can make boards to sketch out your wildest character ideas, set goals to help you reach the finish line, export your stories with beautiful, customized typesetting, and so much more.
Studio is a gorgeous, functional book editor where your creativity can truly flourish… which brings me to the focus of this week’s contest. If you’re an aspiring author like me, you’ve probably experienced writer’s block at least once in your life — not to mention all the distractions life seems to perpetually throw at you. So, this week, let’s write stories inspired by artists and the creative process. Whether you’re the world’s biggest procrastinator or have been waiting for inspiration to strike, there’s bound to be a prompt below that speaks to you!
This week's prompts
Start your story with someone who wants to give up on their career right before their big break.
Short Story – 39 stories
Your protagonist discovers that everything they type comes true. What happens next?
Short Story – 56 stories
Your protagonist has the perfect day scheduled — but things don’t go according to plan.
Short Story – 40 stories
Write about someone who summons the creative muse through a convoluted ritual or method.
Short Story – 58 stories
Stories
“Building A Dream Upon Words” by James Scott
Submitted to Contest #266
“A conversation with Michael” by John Rutherford
Submitted to Contest #266
“I Don't Know” by Brian Haddad
Submitted to Contest #266
“Oh, Muse. Oh, Catharsis! ” by Lonnie Russo
Submitted to Contest #266
“"THE DIVINE DRAFT: A PERFECTLY IMPERFECT CREATION"” by Darvico Ulmeli
Submitted to Contest #266
“A Day To Remember” by TE Wetzel
Submitted to Contest #266
“Spy Who Came Out of the Temperate Weather (With 90 Percent Chance of Precipitation)” by George Georgerfrost@gmail.com
Submitted to Contest #266
“A Flicker in the Dark” by Vee Ay
Submitted to Contest #266
“An ending for both of us” by Penelope Stansfield
Submitted to Contest #266
“The RIght Stuff 2069” by Scott Christenson
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“The Unrequired Summoning” by N A
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“Oops” by Murray Burns
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“Behind Every Great Man...” by Jed Cope
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“With Faces Filled Of Fingers” by Victor David
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“THE UNBREAKABLE BALANCE” by Darvico Ulmeli
Submitted to Contest #266
$250
Prize money
287
Contest entries
110
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Sep 06, 2024 EST
Won by Derrick M Domican 🏆
Title: inspirAItion
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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