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Theme: Animal Antics
Huge hoof prints are found in the sand, trailing along one direction. If followed, show us what made the prints and the adventure taken to determine it.
Or use this sentence:
The echo rang out, starting a panic as people strive to determine what made the sound.
Theme: Animal Antics
Arriving home brings a surprise as a big cat has made themselves comfortable on the couch.
OR
Use this sentence:
The tiger sleeps tonight.
Theme: Animal Antics
A lion cub escapes from the zoo and goes on a wild adventure.
Use this sentence:
I’ve never seen a cub look adorable.
Our Theme for the first week is Animal Antics (decided on during the live stream on twitch!)
Our first Prompt for today is:
A bird builds a nest in a mailbox, and the postman has to find a creative way to deliver the mail.
Show us how this worked out! 🙂
At midnight US /Canada Central Time we’ll be hosting a live stream writing event. We will create our first short story of at least 3000 words. This seems like a fun way to start the challenge with great company. You’ll have to visit to see who will be stopping in!
The stream will feature some fun things. We’ll be sharing how everyone can get free anthologies to read. We will even share plans for the event streams going ahead.
So, how do you get in on this? How do you find out where the anthology is? You visit http://twitch.tv/theladywrites or you can follow along with updates at http://youtube.inexhaustible.media
Also, there will be some youtube live streams at http://youtube.com/theladywrites (still working that out for the inaugural stories on fire event for 9/1)
Sept 1st we’ll see you on stream! Let’s have some great fun together.
Get ready to embark on a scorching literary adventure that will set your imagination ablaze! Throughout the sizzling month of September, we’re daring you to dive headfirst into the “Stories on Fire” challenge.✨
Every day, you’ll be crafting mesmerizing short stories that ignite the senses and spark the mind. Your words will dance across the paper, captivating readers and leveraging twists that’ll leave them grasping for more!
The heartbeat of “Stories on Fire” – Twitch Live Streams! Feel the pulse of a dynamic community of writers. Each one is passionately typing away, supporting each other’s creativity, and sharing the journey. It’s like a worldwide writing bonfire, and you’re invited!
Here’s why diving into “Stories on Fire” is the perfect choice for any aspiring or seasoned writer:
Are you tired of waiting for the “perfect time” to pursue your writing dreams? The time is NOW, and we’ve got just the blaze to set your creativity free! The “Stories on Fire” Challenge – an exhilarating journey that will transform your writing journey in just 30 days.
???? Don’t let this moment slip away. Click the link below to secure your spot and join a community of fiery storytellers from around the world who are ready to light up the literary stage together.
Starting in Sept. 2023 – Stories on Fire will be themed by week.
What does this mean? It means we’ll be organizing every prompt by the theme of the week.
For example, the twitch chat selected Animal Instigators as a theme. For one week during the challenge, every prompt will be designed to feature an animal getting either themselves or another character into trouble.
As with all prompts, you are free to ignore it if it does not fit into your writing style or it inhibits your goal of creating a short story every day.
Watch for more fun things on the horizon!
Prompt 1
Create a character who works in a high school lunch room and share what they see or hear.
Prompt 2
Begin the story with this sentence:
The ground rumbled as the thunder cracked above.
This is going to be a fun year! I’m excited to have you joining us to start the adventure together!
Make sure to check out http://twitch.tv/UncleToBen on Monday’s for this foray into the event and stories ahead!
Can’t wait to hear about your success.
Prompt 1
Write a story about an outlaw trying to go straight and start a new life.
Prompt 2
Start your story with this sentence:
A driving wind pushed against a building.
Prompt 1
Write a story about a character who is trying to survive a natural disaster.
Prompt 2 Use this sentence in your story:
“You lost your eyes on what?”
Thank you to all of the fantastic participants and fun loving friends who’ve joined the new Stories on Fire Event!
Some streamers to check out during the month of January include: