At around this time last year, I’d made up my mind to write twelve short stories for each month of 2020. The idea was that each story would have something to do with its respective month – inspired by a holiday, typical activities, the weather, etc.
I enjoyed the project so much that I’m doing it again in 2021. This year, I think I’d like to challenge myself to write twelve stories around a central theme. But I don’t know what that theme should be! So, I thought I’d reach out to you, wonderful readers, for your ideas and suggestions.
And to see if any of you would like to join me in my Short Story Challenge 2021. 😊 It’ll be fun!
So, what do you think my central theme should be?
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If you haven’t read them and you’d like to catch up, here’s a list of the twelve stories from 2020. Some of them I really like, some of them could have been better, but either way, it’s kind of cool seeing all of them listed here. I enjoyed writing each of them. I’ve put asterisks by my favorites.
January 2020 – Charmed
February 2020 – Snow Moon
**March 2020 – Something Borrowed
April 2020 – The Green Man
May 2020 – The Bridge
**June 2020 – The Day Thomas Leonard Came Back
**July 2020 – Magic Hour
August 2020 – Birthday Funeral
**September 2020 – Memories of September
October 2020 – The Sleepwalker
**November 2020 – In the Time It Takes
December 2020 – The Last Glenmoor Christmas
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Interesting idea! Now I see I have afternoon reading to do to catch up. 🙂
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Sounds like fun. Can I play?
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Please do!
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Any idea for the theme?
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I haven’t decided yet. I’ve been thinking on it over the last several days, though. I welcome any ideas!
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What about new beginnings? Or new resolutions? Or something like that.
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2021 is certainly a year for new beginnings, without question.
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That’s a cool idea! I would love to partake in this! 🙂
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I think it’s going to be really fun! I really enjoyed challenging myself last year, and I’m looking forward to writing more this year. If you want to join, I’d welcome it! The more the merrier, I say. 🙂
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Yes, that’s what I want to do, as well! Make more time for writing.
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I hope you’re able to! And I look forward to reading it. 🙂
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This sounds fun! I wanna join too!
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Please do! Now I’m really going to have to come up with a theme. So, that’s my task for this week. 🙂 Check back Friday and I’ll make an announcement.
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Haha great! Looking forward!
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Brilliant idea. Look forward to reading your stories and sorely tempted to join this year’s project.
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Oh, I hope you do! 🙂
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Fingers crossed.
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