Meg Pokrass

1 week ago | pokrassprompts.substack.com | Meg Pokrass

In this first-of-a-kind 75-word story workshop there will be generative prompts created from selected story models. Writers will create and post 3 stories over a 3 day period. All participants will receive helpful, constructive feedback on every story. The workshop will be held in a private Facebook group. Cost for the workshop is $110 USD per paid subscriber/ $120 per free subscriber to this newsletter. My prompts are designed to help all writers break through creative barriers.

1 week ago | pokrassprompts.substack.com | Meg Pokrass

Dear Writers, this is a first, but there are SIX WINNERS!!!!! These may have been the most wonderful Hint Fiction stories yet! One after the other just knocked me over. Thank you so much to all who entered! The challenge was: Write a 16-word story that uses the word “May” 2 times in different ways, and include a marshmallow. Enjoy reading the winning stories!Pastor’s Daughter Goes Bad by Jeff HarveyBecky May stole orange marshmallows from Kroger’s for her woodworking teacher on May Day.

2 weeks ago | pokrassprompts.substack.com | Meg Pokrass

Write a 80 word story about how something that may appear small and common to most people exists as a large, majestic presence to a character. Words: fishy, pads, plum, waltz, bell. Paid subscribers, post your stories below! Can’t wait to read them!

2 weeks ago | pokrassprompts.substack.com | Meg Pokrass

Write a 16-word story that uses the word “May” 2 times in different ways, and include a marshmallow. i.e. “That May, Mom tried giving up smoking. “May actually work this time,” she winked, snarfing down marshmallow puffs. Remember to add interesting titles! Good luck! Note: Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to Prompts of Resilience so that I can keep creating these fun contests. Thank you!

3 weeks ago | pokrassprompts.substack.com | Meg Pokrass

Write a brief story (or poem) about found hope” inspired by Linda Pastan’s poem “Spring” (below). Include a season, a plant or flower, and a ghostly sensation. Paid Subscribers, Please feel free to post your stories or poems in the comments section.