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Little Women 👭👭


On September 30th, 1868, the first volume of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott was published. This December, 151 years later, the eighth(!) film adaptation of Little Women will be released in theatres. Suffice it to say, this book has stood the test of time and remains a favorite amongst readers.

In honor of Alcott's novel, this week's writing prompts are all themes and elements pulled from her seminal family drama. And don't worry if you haven't read the book or aren't too familiar with the March family — these themes are all universal!
  1. Write a story in which societal rituals and expectations play a key role.
     
  2. Write a story that focuses on the relationship between siblings.
     
  3. Write a story about someone whose lifestyle has changed and is learning to adjust to new circumstances.
     
  4. Write a story that uses flowers as a symbol.
     
  5. Write a story about unrequited love.

Short Story Contest — $50 Reward


Reedsy challenges you to create a short story based on these prompts. Winners will be featured on Reedsy Prompts and receive $50 via PayPal! In order to have your story considered, it is important you follow the submission guidelines.

The latest winner 🏆
Congratulations to the latest winner, Adriana Maxwell! Their short story, "Don't Drink The Stars," is based on the prompt: "Write a story about friends taking a road trip they've been planning for years."

The 'Scrumdiddlyumptious' edition of our contest received 217 submissions! Thank you to all who submitted! You can read all of the entries here.

Submission Guidelines:
  • Go to this week's Reedsy Prompts contest page. 
  • Select the prompt you'd like to submit a story to.
  • If you haven't already, sign up for a free Reedsy Prompts account.
  • Enter your title and story, and then hit "Submit story."
  • The length should be 1,000-3,000 words.
  • The deadline to submit a short story based on any of the above prompts is the end of October 4th, at 11:59pm EST. 
Any other questions? Check out our Terms of Use or FAQ!
Looking forward to reading your stories!

– Arielle, Blog Editor @ Reedsy
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