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this week's writing prompt: #SPRUNG
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Notre Dame is Burning, and Maybe I Am Not Okay

This week, the world watched as the Notre Dame Cathedral, a symbol of art, culture, religion, and history burned. Maybe it’s okay not to be okay about that.
Jessica Lulka
Jessica Lulka
April 19, 2019
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MINIPROMPT! How Would You Get {SPRUNG} from Jail?

Twenty-five to life for a crime you didn’t commit? When you’ve run out of appeals and can’t do the time, how would you get sprung from jail?
The Prompt Staff
The Prompt Staff
April 19, 2019
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{Sprung}: Where it All Went Wrong for Michael “Squints” Palledorous

By sneak-kissing Wendy Peffercorn, is Squints a hopeless romantic or a sexual predator? Things sure have changed since those carefree days in The Sandlot.
Josh Bard
Josh Bard
April 18, 2019
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Everyone Will Leave You: A Guide to Friendship in D.C.

You came here young and hungry, and met friends just like you. But looking around now, and who is left? Friendship in DC ain’t easy.
Mike Vaughan-Cherubin
Mike Vaughan-Cherubin
April 17, 2019
Lifestyle
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The First Signs that {Spring} has {Sprung} in Boston

Boston may be known for cold winters, but when it turns to spring, it’s just magic. Happy Patriot’s Day, Beantown. Go outside and enjoy it.
Billy Hafferty
Billy Hafferty
April 15, 2019

Accepting Submissions: {Sprung} Prompt

This week’s writing prompt is SPRUNG, and we want to hear from new contributors like you. Send us your 400-700 word piece and we’ll publish the best!
The Prompt Staff
The Prompt Staff
April 14, 2019
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Spring, Sprang, {Sprung}: What is the Past Tense of Britain?

In the English language, the past tense can be pretty irregular. When spring turns to sprung and the deadline has passed, what is the past tense of Britain?
Thomas Viehe
Thomas Viehe
April 18, 2019
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{Sprung}: Where it All Went Wrong for Michael “Squints” Palledorous

By sneak-kissing Wendy Peffercorn, is Squints a hopeless romantic or a sexual predator? Things sure have changed since those carefree days in The Sandlot.
Josh Bard
Josh Bard
April 18, 2019
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{Spring Day}, Notebook, Logan Circle, Volcano.

On this spring day, Kelaine took her notebook to Logan Circle to enjoy the weather and some people-watching inspiration in the park.
Kelaine Conochan
Kelaine Conochan
April 17, 2019
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There's plenty more where that came from. Check out some prompts from previous weeks.
wk. 01 {Dinner} with {3 People from} {History}
wk. 02 {Thanks Obama}
wk. 03 {Lying}
wk. 04 2016: {Year In Review}
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