Writer's Challenge 2010: "A"

Take the Challenge!

This year, the weekly Writer's Challenge will be different in several key areas. First it will be issued on Wednesdays instead of Fridays. But that's not the only change you will find.

We'll be using pre-chosen themes each week and there will be an opportunity for your piece [or pieces] to be republished online in the first Sunflower Ranch anthology.

You are challenged to write up to 200 words on one of the three words we offer each week. You may write on all three subjects -- but not in the same piece. Please only submit one piece per theme word. Make each poem, short story, essay, or mini-drama a separate reply below in the comment section and remember to keep all your poems to 200 words or less. *A note about language appropriateness: no vulgarities, obscenities, or anything offensive, please. Your work should be for general audiences.*

Each week you will have a new group of three words to choose from. At the end of the year, I would like to choose the "best of the best" and publish them in an online anthology at the Sunflower Ranch website.

You are encouraged to submit your work each week. All the challenges will remain online here at the blog and you can add a new poem at any time. Use the search feature on the right to find the series by putting Writer's Challenge 2010 in the search box. Feel free to add your work to any challenge throughout the year. After we reach the last challenge, you will have about a month to add your final submissions. If your work is chosen for the anthology, you will be contacted through your blog at that time. If you don't have a blog, include your email address so we can reach you. Use this format: youremailname at serviceprovider dot com. [That should keep the autobots from sending you spam.]

If you have any questions or need any clarification of this year's project, please put them in the comment section below and I will do my best to explain it. Remember, no deadlines, write as many pieces as you wish, and oh, most importantly, have some fun!

Here are your words for this week: area, acid, azure.

Thank you and good luck!