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Lifelong connections or temporary couplings?
Is there a reason for everyone who comes into our life to be there? Is it to teach us a lesson such as trusting our instincts? Maybe it’s to give us directions to the nearest corner store when Google Maps led us to a condemned building instead.
Whatever the reason, for however long, our job as writers is to document the encounter the best we can. Depending on how that person treated us, depending on the lesson learned, the story we write about them can be one of coming of age or a dark cautionary tale. Once it’s on the page, it’s our story to do as we wish, shape as we feel. We don’t even have to get the details exactly right. The narrative becomes our only guide, freeing us from all other obligation.
Don’t forget we’re going to Long Beach Comic Con September 12-13. Are you making the trip? Come find us at our booth and be sure to sit in on our panel, The Future of Digital Storytelling.
If you’re up for a detour, I recommend you stop by The Only Living Boy. You may even want to stay a while. Author David Gallaher and illustrator Steve Ellis have created a magical world for you to explore in this gorgeous comic. We’ll be interviewing David the week after Long Beach Comic Con, and Steve is graciously providing the prizes for our on-site microstory contest.
Moderation returns September 20
You heard me. We’ve had a nice long vacation, but it’s time to go back to school. Sharpen up those No. 2’s and get ready to bring us your absolute best. You may want to brush up on oursubmission guidelines before the bell rings.
Meet our members
Yeah write is a 100% volunteer run organization, and we couldn’t do what we do without the support of some amazing members. Why don’t you swing by and see who they are? While you’re there, give them a big thank you, or maybe a hug. And if you’re so inclined, consider becoming a member yourself.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Is there anybody out there?
This optional prompt, which also serves as the ultimate question for our microstory challenge opening Wednesday, is here to serve as your inspiration for your nonfiction submission. Already have your own story thought up? No problem! The prompt is only there if you need it.
Want more info?
Is this your first time here? Check out Sunday’s post which kicked off the week here at yeah write. If you don’t think you can remember to check back every Sunday, you can sign up for our email blasts directly to your inbox. Email subscribers can also join us at the yeah write coffeehouse at its new home on Facebook.
Have questions you can’t find the answer to by poking around the site? Email us or find us on Facebook and Twitter and we’ll happily help you out.
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How to submit and fully participate in the challenge
Basic yeah write guidelines: 1000 word limit; your entry can be dated no earlier than this past Sunday; nonfiction personal essay, creative opinion piece or mostly true story based on actual events.
1. In the sidebar of this week’s post, please grab the code beneath the nonfiction badge and paste it into the HTML view of your entry
2. Follow the Inlinkz instructions after clicking “add your link” to upload your entry to this week’s challenge grid
3. Your entry should appear immediately on the grid if you don’t receive an error message
4. Please make the rounds to read all the entries in this week’s challenge
5. Consider turning off moderated comments and CAPTCHA on your own blog
This summer, all our grids are unmoderated which means all submissions meeting the basic guidelines will be published Thursday on yeah write. Those entries will be open to a popular vote with the winner celebrated on Friday.
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