by Rowan | Jun 25, 2021 | Fiction|Poetry, Super Challenge, Winners, YeahWrite
On fire Not literally, as in living in Oregon during this 114F/45C heatwave, but figuratively, as in the fires of love, or “your story is on fire.” We are feeling inappropriately smug about this prompt combo, which yielded one of our best crops of...
by Rowan | Jun 2, 2021 | Fiction|Poetry, Super Challenge, Winners, YeahWrite
A token of our affection As the token gamer of the team, I’ve been playing a lot of, well, stuff lately. Some to relax, some to catch up (first of all, the Hugos have a video game category this year; second of all, I have a lot of Zelda to replay before all the...
by Rowan | Mar 26, 2021 | Nonfiction, Super Challenge, Winners, YeahWrite
It’s time Like our prompt phrase, the headline for this post can have a lot of meanings. First, “it’s time” to make our announcements. But also, you know what contributed to the success of a lot of these essays? That’s right:...
by Rowan | Mar 3, 2021 | Nonfiction, Super Challenge, Winners, YeahWrite
I suppose you’re wondering why I’ve gathered you all here… Apparently my pandemic binge-watch is going to be every mystery movie and series that I’ve got access to. Or at least that’s what it looks like this month. So in that spirit,...
by Rowan | Dec 28, 2020 | Microprose, Super Challenge, Winners, YeahWrite
What a short, strange trip it’s been I suppose you’re wondering why I’ve called you all here today. Kidding. I’ve just always wanted to say that, and this seemed like a good year to cross it off my bucket list. I also want to say thank you for...
by Rowan | Dec 9, 2020 | Microprose, Super Challenge, Winners, YeahWrite
The Waiting Game Waiting is the worst part of any writing you do, whether it’s the Bar Exam or your submissions spreadsheet. We know it; we’re writers too. So as we tried on this new competition format, you bet there was a lot of behind-the-scenes debate...
