#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
“Felipe and the man in blue” by Derrick Kakooza
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“Maybe Tomorrow” by D. Holmes
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“The Tony Kendall Show” by Skyler Woods
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“If I Could Go Back To The Day You Left” by Omani Saleem
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“You Figure It Out” by Kathleen March
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“Us and Them” by Vanessa Marczan
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“Third Time's the Charm” by Ryan Lieb
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“'I like your shoes'” by ✰ Jessica ✰
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“Schooled” by Tessa Takzikab
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“Problem faced in learning a new skill” by Himanshu Shekhar
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“Our Hideaway” by Gip Roberts
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“Catchphrase of a Killer” by M Daly
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“Moonlight Memories” by Maya W.
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“write about love” by Masha Kurbatova
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$50
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Stories
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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