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What is Flash Challenge? A challenge to write, to produce. Maybe you have the writing chops but can't seem to get motivated to write, like Jim W., of Illinois. Maybe you've never written before but want to give it a try, like Hannah C., of central Texas. Maybe you just make up funny names, like Wendell K., of Wales. What do you do with a gift like that? You write flash fiction! Yeah! Okay! Why not!

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By Richard | October 1, 2008

Dear SMYL,

I want to write a novel but I have absolutely no discipline or motivation. None, whatsoever…

See just there? I almost stopped writing this letter. That’s how bad it is. I should go back to bed. What can I do?

Indifferently,

Lazy in N.Dak.

Dear Lazy,

Participate in our 100 Word-a-Day Novel Writing Challenge!

- SMYL

Dear SMYL,

I am constantly revising-

I am continually revising-

I can’t make it past my first line! Help!

Sincerely,

Insecure in Oklahoma

Dear Insecure,

Participate in our 100 Word-a-Day Novel Writing Challenge!

- SMYL

Flash Challenge #190: January 22, 2012

“I like big butts and I can not lie
You other brothers can’t deny
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
And a round thing in your face
You get sprung” -Sir Mix-A-Lot

“Fat bottomed girls you make the rockin’ world go round.” – Queen

Best of the Best:

Men With Bellies by Roman Wilderness

Best Flash:

The Two of Us and the Tree by Scott R
Dogs and Other Offerings by plink+
Men With Bellies by Roman Wilderness

Best Narrative Voice:

The Two of Us and the Tree by Scott R
The Years of Plenty by Steve Ramey
Men With Bellies by Roman Wilderness

Best Characterization:

The Reunion by Klutterfly
Do you see what I see by Anonymous
Family Portraiture by Kate Alexander-Kirk
Still, Life by Fay Franklin
Weighs Heavy by Zab
Men With Bellies by Roman Wilderness

Best Setting Development:

The Two of Us and the Tree by Scott R
Dogs and Other Offerings by plink+
The Circus by Cezarija Abartis

Best Dialogue:

Do you see what I see by Anonymous
Dogs and Other Offerings by plink+
Weighs Heavy by Zab
Men With Bellies by Roman Wilderness

Best Title:

The Two of Us and the Tree by Scott R
Still, Life by Fay Franklin
Men With Bellies by Roman Wilderness

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