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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 #61: June 21, 2009

  • maybe the dingo ate your baby

Best of the Best:

And a Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square by fayfran

Best Flash:

Dog Gargoyle by Cezarija Abartis
I Did Not Eat My Baby by Deborah R
And a Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square by fayfran

Best Narrative Voice:

With passport in hand… by Copperstone
And a Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square by fayfran

Best Characterization:

I Did Not Eat My Baby by Deborah R
And a Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square by fayfran
GARGOYLE, GARGOYLE by GARYMARKBE

Best Setting Development:

With passport in hand… by Copperstone
And a Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square by fayfran

Best Dialogue:

Untitled by Lisa Dyer
GARGOYLE, GARGOYLE by GARYMARKBE

Best Use of Topic:

My Gargoyle by Tori M
GARGOYLE, GARGOYLE by GARYMARKBE
Tyro by Luigi

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