#54: Second Chances
"Third time's the charm."
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."
"Rome wasn't built in a day."
The English language is full of aphorisms that get at a universal truth: human beings aren't perfect, and oftentimes we need to keep trying (and trying again) in order to get something right.
This week's prompts all revolve around the theme of second chances. Whether your characters are circling back to something from their past, getting a start on something they put off for a long time, or simply in the process of learning after a swing and a miss, we're looking forward to the 'second acts' you come up with!
And speaking of layered characters, on August 12th, bestselling novelists Caroline Leavitt and Gina Sorell are hosting a free webinar on creating believable characters. RSVP here!
This week's prompts
Write a story about someone going back to school as a mature student.
High School – 88 stories
Write a story about someone looking to make amends for a mistake.
Adults – 223 stories
Write a story about a TV show called "Second Chances."
Novel – 108 stories
Stories
“Ambitions (Part 1?)” by Akshat .
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“WHAT IS A SECOND CHANCE ?” by Amogh Kasat
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“The Colorado Caravan (An Afrassi Addition) ” by Jubilee Forbess
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“A Familiar Tale” by Elle Clark
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“Desert Mistakes (part two to Ash Called Oscar, Lina, Beba Maria) ” by Jubilee Forbess
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“Am I...? (Part 1)” by Authoring Studio
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“Unsure Love- A Never-Ending Tale” by Pooja Khanna
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“Little Steps” by BRoOkE HAs A COwBoY HAt
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“Second Chances” by Raquel Rodriguez
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“Scars” by Thom With An H
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“ On the Stage” by Charles Stucker
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“Second Chance” by Vicky S
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“On the ferry” by Marte Van Der Linden
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“Never meant to be” by Authoring Studio
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“Guilt Trip” by Aditya Pillai
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Ended on 23:59 - Aug 14, 2020 EST
Won by Mollie Rodgers 🏆
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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