Thank you, @itsostylish!

I think it's very common for writers to take that approach when they are building their skills. But just like learning to ride a bike or drive a car, you get better and better at it. Thanks for sharing

Thank you, @riverflows. I'm glad it resonated with you. Many of our writing tips are about collecting our thoughts on what we think works well in short stories so we have an article to point to instead

I liked the fact that it's not easy to discern real world events from a sort of fantasy Marcus may be experiencing as he revisits the joys of childhood.

We never really accept, time does not heal, only allows us to try navigate life without the person. That is so true. We don't heal. We adjust.

Can you believe all the time I have spent in the Northern Tier and I have never had a cheese curd anything? Whaaaat? Oh my, it's time to change that, my dear. Sorry for the late reply. I also did a family

Thanks @chocolatescorpi. How have you been?

I know, right? I was looking at all those beautiful treats and thinking how someone could make a fortune if they had a pastry pavilion right next door!

It seems both Carlos and Bella assumed that the valedictorian of the year would be awarded to Bella! I was a little bit confused by the last line. So, everyone except for Carlos and Bella expected Carlos

This story captured my attention, @fibre1. I was wondering whether the religion of the gods or Christianity would win. I didn't have any particular vote, because while I was raised in a Christian household,

What a wild adventure, @wrestlingdesires. Mark was so committed to getting back to his wife and daughter that he risked his own life in the process. It just goes to show the lengths we will go to when

Yes, so shocking and hard to grapple — loss of family members and friends. My heart goes out to the young neighbor and his family. The media must leave them in peace to grieve and come to terms with their

Yes, this was indeed a unique and different Market Friday post, @dswigle. And for that reason it was a fun read. But also, globe, hopping around the different locations in the examples you gave really

What a beautiful and heart-wrenching story, @viceroyklayd. Many people have moment in life, when they wonder if it is worth living, and perhaps even begin to plot its end, as Reo did. One would never choose

I really enjoyed this story, @popurri. What a fun and romantic way for Ronald to find his future wife. I love her name, too. It has the word "angel" in it!

Oh yes, I can see that you did indeed have fun with this, @agmoore. What's amazing to me is that with the different interpretations and meanings of the word "roll" it does not sound at all

What fun. I used to love taking my kids to places like that! And of course they always loved the gift shops! I liked those brooms a lot, if they were able to give me a ride, I would have gotten one:-)

Your post made me hungry, @dennnmarc! All the food sounds fantastic. I sometimes forget to take a picture of my food before eating it too. Ha ha. I bought 15 pieces of Yema and it was worth it. I just

That's great, @viceroyklayd. Looking forward to reading your story!

It's great to see your progress as a writer, @abigail04!