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Let the light shine

We talk about ideas like light bulbs, like we can only have them in the dark. I like to think that one idea attracts the next, until you’ve got a room full of light. And they’re not all alike. You’ve got chandeliers and candelabras, bare incandescent bulbs and twinkling Christmas lights, white lights and blue and red and yellow and green. All together they leave no corner dark, and even the shadows are layered. It’s a lovely display.

Now imagine that you leave the door open, and other people start bringing in their own lights. Lanterns, swinging on chains. Flashlights. Head lamps. Not the lights you’re used to, but bright and illuminating nonetheless.

Coming up with ideas in the dark – lighting that first bulb – that’s a hard thing to do. That’s why it’s so important to open that door and invite new ideas into your room. Push your limits. Explore new subjects. Try new things. Even if you end up turning off one particular light – if that idea doesn’t work for you – chances are, it lit up the room for a few moments.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]

This week’s ultimate question: Who turned out the light?

Answer this question in exactly 42 words for the gargleblaster micro challenge, or use it to inspire your submission to the other competitive grids.

Tips for your microstories

This week’s question requires only two things for a good answer: a light that is presently dark, and the person who extinguished it. Please pay close attention to your verb tenses! The light can be real or figurative, but it can’t be on right now. We don’t care when it was turned off, but we need to know who did it. Questions? Ping christine@yeahwrite.me or @hanolsy on Twitter.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]

Who’s on fourth?

Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for this month’s installment of our interview series! This time around Arden interviews one of our favorite poets, Jennifer Knoblock of Graceful Press Poetry. (Did you catch her microstory last week? If not, I demand you go read it right now.)

Who’s on fourth? shows up on the fourth Monday every month. We love having the opportunity to get to know the yeah write community better![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]

Winners’ round-up

In case you missed them, you can find last week’s yeah write staff picks and crowd favorites all laid out for you on Friday’s winners’ post. Leave the winners some love in the comments. They will love you right back, we guarantee it.

The weekend’s not over: the moonshine grid is still open. Have something to add? Old posts and new are welcome. No moderation, no voting. It’s a laid-back relaxed kind of place. Drop by, share your work, and while you’re there, visit your fellow yeah writers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]

How yeah write works

We’ve got three competitive challenge grids — nonfiction, fiction|poetry and microstories. They are all moderated. Submissions which do not meet our editorial guidelines will not be passed through to the voting grid.

You can learn more about yeah write in our FAQ.

More than just a weekly writing challenge

Sure, the competitive grids are our bread and butter, but there’s more on the menu. We’re building a community of writers who are continually striving to get better at their craft. The challenge grids are one way to do this. We’ve also got the moonshine weekend writing showcase, which is a great place to let loose and try something new, plus the yeah write coffeehouse — the hippest place on the ‘net to find a writing partner, talk about writing or just hang out with other yeah writers. Head barista Nate serves up a couple shots of espresso every week, specially formulated to get your creative juices flowing. Grab a chair and start chatting up your neighbors!

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