Challenge
War & Thanksgivings
It was way passed 1774 when the Continental Congress declared Independence. And the war has been raging for many years, we had some wins and some losses. The colonists had the odds stack against them. And they were tired. And they were worn. And they were weary. Yet they wanted justice. They wanted justice for their families. They wanted justice for their children. They wanted justice for their lands. And they weren't ready to give up. They weren't ready to give in. The colonists had fearless leaders from the Continental Congress to the Generals and one of them was George Washington. Washington invested everything he had in the war. And he was determined to win. He was determined to fight to the bitter end. He was experienced and disciplined in duty and service. And he knew how to effectively move Congress and his men. Most people in those days called him the General. The General was always giving his troops, parties and paying for marriages and giving awards when they completed a mission. The General was well protected and well loved by his troops. Everywhere he went there were colonists who became apart of the cause. There were colonists who willingly spied on British Redcoats. There were colonists who risk their lives to help us. And the colonists were united. Those Redcoats were merciless. They were cruel. They treated the colonists like servants even in their own house. And they ate their food, took their clothes, consume their supplies and lied in their Master's Bedroom by order of the King, King George. King George ordered that if the colonists resisted giving the Redcoats access to their goods then the Redcoats could arrest them, attack them or convict them. The colonists were fed up and willing to die for the cause. They knew that they could not look back.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Writers
50,000 Words Challenge. Top Story - November 2023.
Guess what? I finished that "50,000 words writing challenge" thing a couple days ago! First though - I'm not calling it NaNoWriMo anymore for a reason. Some serious allegations against that organization have been circulating in the past week or so and I'd rather not be promoting them anymore. At least not until after they actually tell us what happened, address their problems, and fix their issues. Maybe then. We'll see.
By Donna Renee2 years ago in Writers
Why Writing Makes Me Happy
When I started writing short stories I was sixteen years old. It was my only outlet I ever had. The only place I felt like I could share my thoughts and feelings inside. Which led to storylines, and world building. While others had friends, and a social life something I never had until I got older it was probably the loneliest life I ever had. I found things to be a struggle in my youth because I wasn't heard.
By Emily Radford(Rising Phoenix)2 years ago in Writers
A finance expert is hired by a wealthy client to investigate a mysterious cryptocurrency that is disrupting the global economy.. Content Warning.
Amidst the flickering screens and hushed tones of the bustling financial hub, I found myself at the epicenter of a mystery that would unravel the foundations of global finance. As a seasoned finance expert, I had weathered market storms and navigated economic tides, but nothing could prepare me for the enigma that awaited when a wealthy client sought my expertise in investigating a mysterious cryptocurrency disrupting the world economy.
By Nexus Narrator2 years ago in Writers
A basketball player who discovers he has a rare genetic mutation that gives him superpowers, but also attracts the attention of a sinister organization. . Content Warning.
In the heart of the championship game, the arena pulsated with the roar of the crowd. As I dribbled down the court, the seconds ticking away, I felt an electrifying surge within me. With a leap that defied gravity, I soared toward the basket, unleashing a dunk that left the spectators in awe. Little did I know, that in that moment of athletic prowess, I had set in motion a sequence of events that would change my life forever.
By Nexus Narrator2 years ago in Writers
Is Writing My Future? . Top Story - November 2023.
I write because I honestly can’t draw what I see in my head. No, but really, why do I write? Why do I waste time sitting in front of blank screens and empty pieces of paper, the pristine white taunting me, pushing me away, telling me not to come back unless I actually have a good idea?
By Nicole Fenn2 years ago in Writers
50 SEO tips for writers to get more traffic to your posts
50 SEO tips for articles to help you increase visibility and get more views: 1. **Keyword Research:** Before creating content, conduct thorough keyword research to identify the terms and phrases your target audience is searching for. Tools like Google Keyword Planner and SEMrush can assist in finding relevant keywords with search volume data.
By Salman siddique2 years ago in Writers
WINNERS! – Grocery List Challenge
When I started this challenge, I was not expecting as many entries as I got. Why? I worried it was too restrictive, perhaps off-putting. After all, my goal for setting this up was to encourage minimalism. A grocery-list (or shopping-list) poem seems easy at first glance, but when you sit down to start, it quickly becomes clear there is a narrow path forward. How can just a few items imply a whole story, emotional depth and complexity, get to the heart of daily life?
By Mackenzie Davis2 years ago in Writers
What Makes a Slang Word Useful?
Living outside of the Philadelphia area for most of my life, I’ve seen my fair share of slang words enter and leave the fray. Some of them are amusing, some of them are useful, and some are outright pointless and forgettable. But it never really occured to me that there might actually be ways of truly assessing a slang word’s value. There are standards that linguists and philologists use to measure what a new word or phrase provides.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Writers
Malik
In a land far away, where the desert stretched as far as the eye could see, there lived a young nomad named Malik. He had spent his entire life traversing the vast dunes, guided by the stars and the whispers of the wind. But as time passed, Malik yearned for something more, a deeper connection with the desert that had shaped his existence.
By Geoffrey Esther2 years ago in Writers
