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Everyone's An Expert

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Write about the moment a child (of any age) first comes to view a parent as a three-dimensional human being, and not just a parental figure.

General – 29 stories

Write about a parent who sees pieces of a family member’s (or their own) personality in their child — whether that brings them comfort, terror, or something in between.

General – 26 stories

Write about an adult event or gathering from the point of view of a child.

For Kids – 16 stories

Write about someone who returns as an adult to a place they last visited as a child.

General – 96 stories

Write about how a person’s perspective on an event from their childhood shifted in their adulthood.

General – 38 stories

Write a story about two friends who have a knack for understanding each other better than anyone else.

General – 29 stories

Write a story about someone who believes they are an extremely good judge of character.

General – 17 stories

Write a story about someone who is unexpectedly wise.

General – 22 stories

Write a story about a character who is trying to create art but is constantly interrupted.

General – 41 stories

Write a story about a character who remains resilient even when things feel like they're constantly going wrong.

General – 46 stories

Write a story about unrequited love.

Romance – 70 stories

Write a story that uses flowers as a symbol.

General – 35 stories

Write a story about someone whose lifestyle has changed and is learning to adjust to new circumstances.

General – 38 stories

Write a story that focuses on the relationship between siblings.

General – 65 stories

Write a story in which societal rituals and expectations play a key role.

General – 26 stories

Write a story about an adventure in a small town.

General – 68 stories

Write a story about an adventure on a shipwrecked island.

General – 26 stories

Write a story about an adventure in space.

Fantasy and Science Fiction – 31 stories

Write a story about an adventure in the desert.

General – 24 stories

Write a story about an adventure on the water.

General – 36 stories

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This week's theme: Everyone's An Expert

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