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  Flash Challenge #46 - read, comment and vote

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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 #95: February 28, 2010

  • chicken
  • new neighbors

Best of the Best:

The Tree House by fayfran

Best Flash:

The Tree House by fayfran
Gallus Gallus Domesticus by Terry Pearce

Best Narrative Voice:

The Tree House by fayfran
Words She Did Not Know by Adria
The Forest by GK Adams

Best Characterization:

The Tree House by fayfran
Gallus Gallus Domesticus by Terry Pearce
The Manic Revenge of Mister Crazy Pants by Roman Wilderness
Between the Trees and Me by Anonymous

Best Setting Development:

The Tree House by fayfran
The Manic Revenge of Mister Crazy Pants by Roman Wilderness

Best Dialogue:

The Tree House by fayfran
Gallus Gallus Domesticus by Terry Pearce

Best Use of Topic:

The Tree House by fayfran
The Forest by GK Adams
Chicken Walk by Anonymous

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