A Writer's Dilemma: Adapting to Word Limits in Creative Challenges
By
Jemima Pett
Lightly toasted, lightly seasoned, mostly correct.
Summary
The author reflects on participating in Crimson's Creative Challenge with the title "The Gift of a Thistle," but struggles because their story idea exceeds the 150-word limit. They share that book sales at craft fairs have been slow, leading them to read their own short story collections and realize they miss writing longer short stories (500-2000 words). The author contemplates whether to adapt within the current challenge or switch to a different one, and asks readers for their opinion.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe book sales at the craft fairs have been slow these past three Saturdays, so much so I've been reading my short story volumes.
I realised I missed writing short stories.
So I either spread my wings a bit inside the Challenge, or I change challenge. Tell me what you think best.
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