this week's writing prompt: #FiveSenses

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In Defense of Early Christmas Lights in SoCal

Scott already decked the halls, putting up some decorative lights in November. Did Christmas come too early this year? Or is it right on time?

Scott Snowman

November 19, 2018

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Sorry, I Don’t Eat That: Going {Cold Turkey}

There are some foods you just can’t eat. And there are others that you refuse to.

N. Alysha Lewis

November 19, 2018

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An Incomplete and Growing List of Towns That Are {5 Cent} Versions of Their Name Sake

Mexico, Missouri? Nice try, y’all. We’re rattling off an incomplete and growing list of towns that think they’re something special.

Dennis William

November 16, 2018

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The Prompt NFL Power Rankings – Week 10: Wax On, Wax Off

It’s been a weird week in the NFL. So, what does Mike have to say when the Patriots lose? You’ll have to read it for yourself.

Mike Stiriti

November 15, 2018

Sports

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Accepting Submissions: The {5 SENSES} Prompt

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Sometimes, Depression Is a {Lazy River}

Depression takes many forms; some of them are bodies of water. A poem from N. Alysha Lewis.

N. Alysha Lewis

October 29, 2018

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Accepting Submissions: {LAZY RIVER} Prompt

This week’s writing prompt is LAZY RIVER. So, if you’re feeling not-so-lazy, write a 400-700 word original piece and submit it for publish with us!

The Prompt Staff

October 29, 2018

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{Lazy River} Remakes: River Movies & Rides at Splashtown Waterparks & Accompanying Dry Activities, Inc.

Holy badly redone movie posters, Batman! Jesse and the folks at Splashtown Waterparks have a whole batch of bad sequels and remakes. Hop on the flume!

Jesse Stone

October 30, 2018

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Uncle Bill’s Flim-Flam Flumin’ Water Park: A {Lazy River} Review

What do you get when you cross a restaurant critic with a water park? Experience the boring-est of rides through an eye more cultured than yours.

Scott Snowman

October 29, 2018

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My Complicated Relationship with Fall {Foliage}

One girl’s lifelong love affair with nature, replete with passion and itchiness.

N. Alysha Lewis

October 19, 2018

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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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