Just Say No to Pants
I had to put on actual pants more than once this week! When I worked in an office, I donned pants almost daily, but now? Not so much. I’ve gotten so used to wearing comfy stretchy material that real pants feel restrictive. So now, if I go out to dinner or to a party or attend a luncheon, the first thing I do when I get home is change into sweatpants (or pajamas, depending on the time). If I go to a movie, I don’t bother with real pants. I like my clothes; I have some cute outfits. But comfort wins now. So let’s all get comfy, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and write something for the YeahWrite grids! It’s a busy time of year for many, but I hope you can carve out some “me time” and write!
Welcome to Week 402
We’re kicking off the week in style at YeahWrite with both our competitive challenge grids in one post, plus prompts, tips, tricks and more. You asked, we answered! Keep scrolling down cause it’s all right here.
Submissions for this week’s challenges open on Saturday at 12 midnight and close on Wednesday at 10pm ET. Voting will then open immediately thereafter and close on Thursday at 10pm ET. The winners, as always, will be celebrated on Friday.
Having trouble getting started? Hop on over to our quick guide. And don’t forget to doublecheck the full submission guidelines before you hit that button.
Technique Toolbox: Prologue to a Year of Fearless Writing
Ready to take yourself seriously as a writer? Not sure how, or not convinced you’re ready? We think you can, and are, and will be. Next year is our Year of Fearless Writing, and we’re going to warm up this December by setting a few resolutions. Share yours with us, and they might make the list!
Nonfiction: Optional Prompt
2018 is almost done! Is it out like a lamb? The nonfiction grid has no mandatory prompts, and welcomes all your personal or persuasive essays – and even poetry about your truths. However, each week, we will give you an optional prompt in case that helps your mostly-true story juices flow. This week’s prompt is to write a story about something new you tried in 2018. Tell us about eating celeriac or skydiving! It could be anything, as long as it’s a story. Have fun!
Fiction|Poetry Mandatory Prompt
Prompt Up is our mandatory weekly writing prompt for the fiction|poetry challenge! Here's How It Works!
It’s December! After the rush of NaNoWriMo or NaNoDoMore and Thanksgiving (for US writers) we’re turning our gaze to the end of the year. Everybody is busy with family, festivities, and winding up the year, so this month we’re taking the pressure off and asking you to include one compulsory single one-word prompt in your writing. You should mention the word itself in your work.
The compulsory one-word prompt, from YeahWrite #400 fiction|poetry winner Michelle Hanley, is: sparkly.
Poets: December is a fun time for you too! This month you can write a poem incorporating the prompt word; sparkly, or pick your favourite poetry form from 2018, or try a form you’ve never tried before from 2018. You can find all the poetry forms from this year here. If you choose a poetry form we’ve covered this year, you do not have to include the prompt word (though you can if you’d like to).
Poetry Slam - 2018 Roundup
Sad about your sestina? Regretting your rime royal? Don’t worry! You’ve got another shot at all of 2018’s poetry slams this month. If you missed a month, why not jump on in? We’ve got a handy list and roundup of poetry forms right here!
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YeahWrite Super Challenge
Super Challenge #11 (nonfiction!) is now open for registration! Our next contest kicks off in 2019 so sign up today to ensure your spot. Make sure you sign up for our email blast so you don’t miss out on any Super Challenge announcements.
Winners’ Round-Up
In case you missed them, you can find last week’s YeahWrite staff picks and crowd favorites all laid out for you on last Friday’s winners’ post. Leave the winners some love in the comments. They will love you right back, we guarantee it.
About the author:
Stacie joined YeahWrite as its Fiction Editor in early 2013 before becoming YeahWrite’s Executive Editor in 2016. She blogs at Stacie’s Snapshots and Tidbits and was thrilled to be honored as a 2015 BlogHer Voice of the Year (VOTY) for this post. Before retiring, Stacie’s career involved developing new medicines for cancer and autoimmune diseases, work that resulted in more than twenty publications in scientific journals. Now, she enjoys daily hikes with her dogs and spending more time with her youngest son while her oldest is off at college.
