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Pocketful of sunshine ☀️


Pockets are where we keep items of importance: our keys, cellphone, wallet, or, if you're Bilbo Baggins, the One Ring. (And if you're Natasha Bedingfield, the sun.)

Losing or finding such items can be a strong starting point for a story. Which is why this week, we're challenging you to write a pocket-sized (aka "short") story based on a pocket-themed prompt.
  1. Write a story about a character who buys a secondhand coat and then discovers something in the pocket.
     
  2. Your fingers tensed around the object in your pocket, ready to pull it out at a moment's notice.
     
  3. Write a story about someone cleaning out their attic. They find an old piece of clothing, and inside of its pocket is an old keepsake.
     
  4. "It was just here!" you shout, frantically searching your pockets for the missing thing.
     
  5. Write a story about a very skilled pickpocket. 

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, Vivien Leanne Saunders! Their short story, “The Sackcloth Liar,” is based on the prompt: "Write a story around the theme: Be careful what you wish for."

The 'Once Upon a Time' edition of our contest received a record-breaking 411 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 the day on December 6th, 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

P.S - Want to brush up on your short-story-writing skills? Our free, online course can help you out. Check it out here!
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