#61: Blast from the Past
Ah, nostalgia. For some, it’s a fun excuse to revisit a few of the more comforting or exciting times of our past. For others, it’s a way of life: clinging to the memory of a simpler time, or at least a time when things felt simpler…
But whether the past is something you look back on fondly or would rather run as far from as possible, it’s safe to say that we’re all shaped by our early experiences. And the same should be true for your characters! Even if you never include their backstory, delving into it as the writer helps create someone that feels fully developed and real.
This week’s prompts are therefore all about the past, and the many ways we choose to remember it. So put on some throwback tunes and break out the photo albums — it’s time to take a trip down memory lane.
🥇 Winner
“Olive Bread” by Phoebe Barr
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Ginger Snap” by Rambling Beth
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“This week's prompts
Write about a character who’s obsessed with an era they never lived through.
Adults
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102 stories
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“Olive Bread” by Phoebe Barr
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“Worst Luck” by ♡ ℂ𝕣𝕪𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕝 ♡
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“Reunion? No Thanks” by B. W.
“My older sister?” by B. W.
“Birth Right” by Lynn Penny
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Ended on 23:59 - Oct 02, 2020 EST
Won by Phoebe Barr 🏆
Title: Olive Bread
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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