this week's writing prompt: MISSED CONNECTION

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The Legacy of Kobe & Gigi Bryant: All Is Not Lost

The sports world may have lost NBA legend Kobe Bryant (41) and his daughter Gigi (13) in a tragic helicopter accident, but there’s more to his legacy.

Kelaine Conochan

January 27, 2020

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The Dolly Parton Challenge: Personal Connections & {Missed Connections}

As the #DollyPartonChallenge gripped the internet this week, Jennifer wants to share her unfiltered, disconnected but very connected love for Dolly Parton.

Jennifer Racusin

January 27, 2020

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POETRY: Wasting

They say patience is a virtue. But when you’re just sitting around looking for answers to reveal themselves, waiting might just be wasting.

Billy Hafferty

January 24, 2020

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Swing at Everything: Dolores Takes on {Missed Connection} Responses

Dolores may be old, but she’s not out of the game just yet. She’s willing to take a crack at some missed connection responses for her chance at love.

Kelaine Conochan

January 24, 2020

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How to be Strategically Vague on Craigslist’s {Missed Connections}

Looking for a chance for romance from the Craigslist Missed Connections section? The trick to landing something is to cast a wide net.

Dennis William

January 21, 2020

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Accepting Submissions: {Missed Connection} Prompt

Want to write for The Prompt? This week’s writing prompt is MISSED CONNECTION. Send us your original work and we’ll publish the best!

The Prompt Staff

January 21, 2020

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Magic Snow: A {Missed Connection} and a {Missed Connection}

There are two kinds of missed connections: the good kind—with love and promise—and the bad kind—where you miss a flight. This story is about both.

Sarah Razner

January 23, 2020

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The {Missed Connection} Between Hoping and Waiting

There’s a big but subtle difference between hoping and waiting. It’s a difference of the heart, barely noticeable above the surface. But it’s everything.

Billy Hafferty

January 22, 2020

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Liam {Breaks} a Phone: The New Kid in a New Town

Liam didn’t want to move to a new school his senior year. It’s not easy being the new kid in town, but a chance encounter may give Liam a change of heart.

Sarah Razner

January 15, 2020

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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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