In this post, we'll announce the winners from last month's contest and provide the prompt for the coming week.
We ask that you read our Creative Nonfiction Tips post to learn about the creative nonfiction genre and review our guidelines.
Important notes:
Thank you to all who participated in last week's prompt : Close
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But that day as I helped pack up those worn-out books from the dusty shelves of the bookstore. The smell of old books sniffing through my nose. It dawned on me that I was not just closing chapters of books but chapters of memories too. I was closing memories of my childhood days that I spent sometimes curled up in the small store, reading and helping my uncle attend to his customers. And also I was closing memories of days I argued about books and who was our favourite with my uncle.
Curator's comment :
Zerah writes a short, but poignant CNF about closing her uncle’s bookstore because physical books have gone out of fashion. Zerah equates reading (closing) chapters to closing chapters in life and ultimately closing the store. Cleverly realised and nicely put together.
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I could feel my throat constrict as I tried to swallow. All I could think of was saying my last prayers because my supposed protectors had long legs while I had tiny and not-fully-developed legs.
Curator's comment :
Wongi writes a well-constructed, clear account of a period in her childhood when she hung out with teenagers, kids who were as much as seven years older than she was. Dialog is excellent. Character growth clear.
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The water was cold and murky, but I carefully navigated the road. Each step I took was a struggle but I focused on getting to my mom's stall. Her arms were wrapped around my neck and she held me so tightly. Her cries had reduced to whimpers.
Curator's comment :
Madilyn02 writes a creative nonfiction story that has all the elements of a dynamic fiction story--but it's real! This story is full of tension. It is well paced and enriched with vivid descriptions.
If something that happens is a wake-up call, it should make you realize that you need to take action to change a situation.
In its literal sense, "wake-up call" means an actual call to wake you. However, you can take this prompt and make it your own by interpreting it in a figurative or literal manner: Maybe you failed to set up an actual wake-up call on exam day, or maybe the actions of a peer caused an epiphany.
Tell us about it! And remember to integrate storytelling elements like characters, scene setting, dialogue and action to bring your story to life!
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