#301 This Was Not the Plan with Sincerely, Vee

This week, we're running a takeover in collaboration with AuthorTuber Venus Wambura, also known as Sincerely, Vee. This contest’s winner will not only be awarded $250 — they’ll also receive a special bonus prize: personal feedback from Venus! Here's what she has to say about her takeover:

Hi, writers! I’m Venus Wambura, and I’ve been documenting all the ups, downs, and plot twists of my writing journey on AuthorTube for over three years now. (You can check it out here for writing vlogs, reading challenges, lots of caffeine, and more!)

Speaking of unexpected turns… this week’s contest theme is inspired by real life. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that life rarely goes the way we think it will. You can plan everything perfectly and still end up somewhere completely different (sometimes better, sometimes… weirder).

For this contest, I’d love to see stories where the plan falls apart — beautifully, awkwardly, hilariously, or heartbreakingly. Maybe your character ends up somewhere they never intended. Maybe the thing they didn’t anticipate turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to them. Maybe the day ends with a bottle of wine, a call with a loved one, and some ugly crying…

This theme can go in any direction: romantic, chaotic, heartfelt, even a little magical. Whatever direction you take, I can’t wait to see what twists and surprises you come up with! Happy writing!