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Random Animal Association Prompt
Write a story in which a character comes across an animal or critter they have an immediate emotional reaction to, i.e. a raccoon trying to get into the…
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Meg Pokrass
Winners of the 15-Word "Cat Lessons Contest" are in!
It was IMPOSSIBLE. There were too many wonderful entries. I gave up on choosing first, second and third place—and picked my top 8. Enjoy!!!
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Meg Pokrass
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Cat Lessons: 15 Word Hint Fiction Contest
Write a 15 word story in which a cat teaches their human something valuable, or in some way, becomes a perfect role model. Cats have so much to teach us…
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Meg Pokrass
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Mannequins Melting
Write a story in which a character (human or wax) is “melting”. Set the story in an unprecedented heatwave. See if you can include one or more of the…
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Meg Pokrass
Prompt Inspired by Richard Brautigan's "The Weather in San Francicso"
Read a microfiction “The Weather In San Francisco” by Richard Brautigan. Now, write your own micro story in which a force (that feels fated) is taking…
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June 2024

New Home Fascination Story
Write a story about 2 young siblings who have just arrived in a new home. Let their new surroundings fascinate/compel/and possibly haunt them. It may be…
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Meg Pokrass
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Monday-Themed Haiku Contest Winners: 1 Winner, 6 Honorable Mentions
WINNER Monday: Another Chance to Become the Person You Were Meant to Be
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Monday Theme Haiku Contest
Write a haiku around the theme of “Monday”. Winners get published at Pokrass Prompts! Haikus use a formula of 5-7-5: The first and third lines contain…
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Meg Pokrass
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Compensatory Invention Prompt
Write a story about a character who invents something to compensate for something else.
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Meg Pokrass

May 2024

WINNER(S) OF THE 15-WORD HUMAN & BIRD STORY CONTEST!
This was the most competitive contest at Pokrass Prompts yet! Over 30 international entries and so many of them were wonderful. It was impossible to…
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Meg Pokrass
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15-Word Human & Bird Story Contest
Write a story featuring a human character and a bird. Show us how their connection feels significant. As always: Charm us. Make us care in just 15…
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Meg Pokrass
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Meeting the Beast
And liking it
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