Observe something organic for a week, writing about it each day (Peg Cherry).** For my work anniversary (or workiversary), I received a bouquet of flowers from one of my colleagues. I chose to take pictures and write observations based on what is noticeable in the pictures. I didn’t take pictures everyday; however, I took pictures for over a week. 29
Read moreWrite about the varied reactions of different people to an event, without telling us what the event is.** Mauerspecht (Wallpecker) Today was supposed to be peaceful, but I couldn’t help resorting to a little bit of violence. Days ago, I would have been shot for what I’d done, but now it didn’t matter. The guard lying on the ground just
Read moreIn earlier blog posts, I talked about my decision to try a new type of virtual run challenge, the Conqueror Virtual Challenges, as well as my completion of the following challenges: I have since completed my twenty-ninth Conqueror Virtual Challenge, Road to Hana. The Road to Hana Virtual Challenge takes participants “from Kahului to Hana, through lush rainforest, verdant cliffs,
Read moreIn earlier blog posts, I talked about my decision to try a new type of virtual run challenge, the Conqueror Virtual Challenges, as well as my completion of the following challenges: I have since completed my twenty-eighth Conqueror Virtual Challenge, Mount Kilimanjaro. The Mount Kilimanjaro Virtual Challenge takes participants “through the beautiful landscapes of the tallest mountain in Africa.” I
Read moreDescribe a scene in which something enigmatic yet intense is happening. Don’t tell us what is happening.** Good Intentions When I agreed to this deal years ago, I had good intentions. I’d share my wisdom, provide gentle yet firm guidance, and save money. My good intentions flew out the window after twenty minutes. I was weak. I lost my cool,
Read moreEarlier this year I entered the NYC Midnight 100-Word Microfiction Challenge, an international creative writing competition that challenges participants to write original 100-word stories by giving them a specific genre, action, and word assignment, in 24 hours. Every writer is placed in a specific group based on the genre, action, and word assignment they are given. The Challenge’s judges pick 15 writers
Read moreEarlier this year I entered the NYC Midnight 100-Word Microfiction Challenge for the fourth time. NYC Midnight’s 100-Word Microfiction Challenge is an international creative writing competition that challenges participants to write original 100-word stories by giving them a specific genre, action, and word assignment, in 24 hours. Every writer is placed in a specific group based on the genre, action,
Read moreIn earlier blog posts, I talked about my decision to try a new type of virtual run challenge, the Conqueror Virtual Challenges, as well as my completion of the following challenges: I have since completed my twenty-seventh Conqueror Virtual Challenge, Kokoda Trail. The Kokoda Trail Virtual Challenge takes participants “from Kokoda town to Owers’ Corner through Papua New Guinea’s extraordinary
Read moreIn earlier blog posts, I talked about my decision to try a new type of virtual run challenge, the Conqueror Virtual Challenges, as well as my completion of the following challenges: I have since completed my twenty-sixth Conqueror Virtual Challenge, Torres del Paine. The Torres del Paine Virtual Challenge takes participants on a “circular route filled with endless valleys, sprawling
Read moreIn earlier blog posts, I talked about my decision to try a new type of virtual run challenge, the Conqueror Virtual Challenges, as well as my completion of the following challenges: I have since completed my twenty-fifth Conqueror Virtual Challenge, Banff. The Banff Virtual Challenge takes participants on a route “from Lake Louise to Banff” where along the way they
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Loveday Writing 