#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!
This week's prompts
Write a story in which societal rituals and expectations play a key role.
Fiction – 20 stories
Write a story that focuses on the relationship between siblings.
Middle School – 58 stories
Write a story that uses flowers as a symbol.
Spring – 32 stories
Write a story about unrequited love.
Romance – 61 stories
Stories
“PAIN less” by AL Paradiso
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“Precious People” by Hamadryad 77
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“Auntie Maggie's Birthday” by Deborah Mercer
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“Mr Mrs, Mr Mr.” by Colin Devonshire
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“Suffrage or Satin.” by Pauline Breatnach
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“Killer Blossoms” by K.B. Jensen
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #9
“Right” by Ellie Jones
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“The Painful Truth” by Christine Anikpeh
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“The love's still there” by Iona Cottle
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“My devilish love” by Efrat Rosen
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“New Struggles. New Journey.” by Branden Finch-Cluff
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“I Once Was Me” by Cora R
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“Manfred and Me” by Linda Stern
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“Hard To Let Go” by Amber Eccles
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Ended on 23:59 - Oct 04, 2019 EST
Won by Sofia Lago 🏆
Title: What Dead Songbirds Sing
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