#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
“George” by McKade Kerr
Submitted to Contest #266
“A LIFE IN THE DAY OF” by Gloria Murray
Submitted to Contest #266
“Shadow Bonds ” by Favola Viola
Submitted to Contest #266
“Reflections of a Fractured Mind ” by Jackson Anhalt
Submitted to Contest #266
“Twest ” by Dr. Jael Zebulun
Submitted to Contest #266
“The Ultimate Script” by Joe Smallwood
Submitted to Contest #266
“From the Shadows” by Michael Palmieri
Submitted to Contest #266
“Gus's Party Clothes” by Gil Harris
Submitted to Contest #266
“Nashville” by James Spurlock
Submitted to Contest #266
“The Halls of Meh” by Rebecca Hurst
Submitted to Contest #266
“A Novel Idea” by Amy B
Submitted to Contest #266
“That's Your Title?” by Timothy Crehan
Submitted to Contest #266
“A Family Affair” by Sabrina Sangria
Submitted to Contest #266
“Waiting for Inspiration” by Beverly Goldberg
Submitted to Contest #266
“To-Do or not To-Do” by William Michaud
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.
Read the full terms & conditions or check out the FAQ if you have any questions!