#47: Second Person
Writers are often cautioned away from using second person point of view. And that's because it can be tricky to get right. But as writers like Junot Diaz, Lorrie Moore, and our contest's very own Hayley Igarashis proves, second person POV can also provide for an incredibly immersive reading experience.
This week, our prompts challenge you to write a story using second person POV. In other words, the story should address readers as "you," pulling them right into the narrative. You don't need to use the prompts verbatim in your stories — as always, they are meant to get your wheels of creative interpretation turning! (And for additional tips on this unique point of view, you can check out our guide to second person POV!)
This week's prompts
As you check your mail, you notice a letter that makes you stop in your tracks.
Thriller and Suspense
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216 stories
"Just say it," you silently reminded yourself. You knew you'd regret it if you didn't.
Nonfiction
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223 stories
Suitcase in hand, you head to the station.
Adventure
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196 stories
You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late.
Funny
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118 stories
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“Save Me.....” by Imane Sah.
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“Power trip” by Miles Gatling
“Falling up” by Syeda Fatima
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Prize money
900
Contest entries
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Jun 26, 2020 EST
Won by Miranda Carter 🏆
Title: My Mother's Sky
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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