#9: Little Women
On September 30th, 1868, the first volume of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott was published. This December, 151 years later, the eighth(!) film adaptation of Little Women will be released in theatres. Suffice it to say, this book has stood the test of time and remains a favorite amongst readers.
In honor of Alcott's novel, this week's writing prompts are all themes and elements pulled from her seminal family drama. And don't worry if you haven't read the book or aren't too familiar with the March family — these themes are all universal!
🥇 Winner
“What Dead Songbirds Sing” by Sofia Lago
🏆 Winner of Contest #9
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Dandelion” by Adriana K. Maxwell
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #9
“Monster Under Your Bed ” by Khloe Crawshaw
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #9
“Peace and love” by Fran Tracey
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #9
“Killer Blossoms” by K.B. Jensen
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #9
This week's prompts
Write a story in which societal rituals and expectations play a key role.
Fiction – 18 stories
Write a story that focuses on the relationship between siblings.
Middle School – 57 stories
Write a story that uses flowers as a symbol.
Spring – 32 stories
Write a story about unrequited love.
Romance – 60 stories
Stories
“What Dead Songbirds Sing” by Sofia Lago
🏆 Winner of Contest #9
“Dandelion” by Adriana K. Maxwell
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #9
“For the Ones Who Weren't Chosen” by Anoushka Jain
Submitted to Contest #9
“If Wishes Were True, You'd Love Me, Too” by Christa Logue
Submitted to Contest #9
“Piece of Candy” by Maybe Jupiter
Submitted to Contest #9
“Flowers” by Crystal Lewis
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“Thorns” by Maddie Logemann
Submitted to Contest #9
“Labyrinth” by Holly Pierce
Submitted to Contest #9
“A Village Under the Purple Moon” by Joshua G. J. Insole
Submitted to Contest #9
“Endless Ocean” by Holly Pierce
Submitted to Contest #9
“Monster Under Your Bed ” by Khloe Crawshaw
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #9
“The Touch” by Samuel Blue
Submitted to Contest #9
“Quit You” by Kelly Josephs
Submitted to Contest #9
“Peace and love” by Fran Tracey
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #9
“Iris” by Laurentz Baker
Submitted to Contest #9
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Oct 04, 2019 EST
Won by Sofia Lago 🏆
Title: What Dead Songbirds Sing
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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