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Last Week's Assignment

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Formula

I think it's totally possible to write to a formula and not come out looking formulaic. Sometimes we can be more creative within a set of limitations than we can when everything's free-form and devoid of boundaries.

Your Assignment

Establish some parameters and write within them. If you haven't got any ideas for your own, you can try one of these.

1. Write a story that's exactly 500 words (not including the title)
2. Write the beginning of a longer story where the two love-interest characters are kissing by the 500th word. That means all your setup, characterization and worldbuilding have to happen fast!
3. Write a story synopsis or flash fiction based on one of the randomizers at SeventhSanctum.com