#41: Fuzzy Friends (or Foes?)
Hey, writers! I'm Tracy Gold, an editor, writer, and mom to a toddler, horse, and dog. And this week, I'm taking over Reedsy Prompts!
As an editor, I've enjoyed working on young adult fiction (like Amanda Searcy's Watch You Burn), non-fiction (like Gary Vikan's The Holy Shroud), and sci-fi/fantasy (like Nikki Richard's Demon in the Whitelands). Visit my Reedsy profile to learn more about me and my work!
My theme for this week is "fuzzy friends." From Hedwig in the Harry Potter series to Enzo in the The Art of Racing in the Rain, nothing captures hearts like a beloved animal. Animals can be powerful antagonists, too: just look at Jurassic Park! Perhaps what I love most about books featuring fuzzy friends (or foes) is that they mine the depths of the human heart by exploring how we interact with animals. I hope these prompts help you sniff out a good story!
This week's prompts
Write about an animal who changes a person's life (for better or worse).
Kids – 232 stories
Write about an animal who goes on a journey.
Kids – 69 stories
Write about an animal who causes a huge problem.
Middle School – 99 stories
Stories
“The Draconequus” by Dottie Fairfield
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“Mermaid” by Chigozirim Onyenekwe
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“Nature's Mystery” by Cheyanne Turner
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“Gone” by Megan Meyerson
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“The Adventures of Arthur Mouse ” by Peter Stott
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“My journey to Rahat” by Efrat Rosen
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“Where Does the Sun Go?” by LeighAnne Ferreol
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“Cat the cat” by Ahmed Sohail
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“Scot” by Chuck Thompson
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“The Happy Rabbit and Her Unusual Friends” by Oracle Ferguson
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“Chubby Bunny” by Jose Real
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“A New Day” by Lauren Oertel
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“Shoulders” by Heather Ann Martinez
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“Flyday” by Phillip Allen
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“Creepy Kitty” by A.J. Brown
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - May 15, 2020 EST
Won by Jack Basson 🏆
Title: A Cat of Ganymede
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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