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I had this whole old-timer love affair plotted out, or at least a Curious George adventure where she gets the daisy from a friendly accordian-player at the zoo. — R.

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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!

- Gloria, November 17, 2008

‘You’ve pointed that finger at me once to often’ the words said, under her breath sent a small chill of satisfaction through Molly’s body. She’d had enough of him, who did he think he was? A bully that’s what you are Billy. She smiled, nodded before the words left his lips – ‘cup of tea’ She poured the tea into one of her best china cups – why not? She added the medicine, he took the cup, drunk it down in one gulp. When his first gasp came Molly smiled, as his eyes glazed she laughed – no more finger pointing now Billy!!!

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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 #30: November 9, 2008

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  • İn Love Train İn Te Bee I Shaked The Hand One Pair The Charcoal Was The Eye… Elegiac Went

Best of the Best:

The Warm Spot On the Frosty Church Lawn by Leah Simone

Best Flash:

The Warm Spot On the Frosty Church Lawn by Leah Simone
Through Her They Die by sraerich
Love, Baby, Love by Cezarija Abartis

Best Narrative Voice:

Red Kite Dancin’ by Copperstone
Through Her They Die by sraerich
Love, Baby, Love by Cezarija Abartis

Best Characterization:

The Warm Spot On the Frosty Church Lawn by Leah Simone
Through Her They Die by sraerich

Best Setting Development:

Red Kite Dancin’ by Copperstone
Love, Baby, Love by Cezarija Abartis

Best Dialogue:

Wents by Brent Powers
Questions of Love by starrider

Best Use of Topic:

Anna Blue and Elegiac Went by Errid
Through Her They Die by sraerich

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