STORY INFO
10 Things To Do Instead of Writing New Year's Resolutions
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Author
Emily Sperber
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Categories
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Danh mục
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Update
1 year ago
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Part Chapter
1/??
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139
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1. Hang out with friendsYour friends are the kind of people that make New Year’s resolutions. The five of you, too broke to go anywhere, sit around your studio apartment. One has her legs hanging off the arm of the one chair you have. One is sitting next to you on the futon. The others are splayed, their bodies like starfish, on the ground. They use their fingers and each other to remember the resolutions they think of on the spot. Maybe they could actually eat breakfast instead of skipping it or...
Outstanding reviews
This was so clever and hilarious. The way you wrote this story was unique and unlike anything I would have thought of! Congratulations for the win , you deserved it!
Thank you so much for the kind words! Much appreciated!
Oh, I didn't want to like this, but I do. I generally like reading stories with a plot, a tension to be resolved, but your use of language was so fun I ended up enjoying it despite myself. My favorite line: "a large nose that you could look past but maybe he can’t." Genius.
This was my favourite line,too!
I loved the unique narrative of this piece. You deserved to win.
This was clever and so funny I found myself hearing the character's voice as I was reading it as if mocking the idea of new years resolutions, very well done!!
Thank you! That's awesome to hear!
I liked how you had the story end on a positivities note. Most sad stories I've read end with the character depressed or dying (these stories include my own) so I loved how you made your character deciding to be happier.
Ha ha, look at that misspell! 'Positivities'
Thank you! I definitely struggle with that too - sticking to sad endings or trying not to make happy endings too annoying - so thank you for recognizing that!
The format is unique. I hope you will express your views about my stories.
Hey, Emily!I read your story and was impressed! I wanted to let you know about a free writing contest that I am hosting now until the end of June. The winning story will be published by High Dive Publishing and both first and second place will receive a bunch of cool prizes. Visit https://kcdunfordbooks.wixsite.com/contest if you’re interested!I hope you will submit! I’d love to see more of your work.
I loved this story! I totally agree with Paige!
I absolutely love the end!
This has got to be the best second person narrative I have ever read. The form is so beautiful tying in with the theme, resolutions. I loved your story. Congratulations on your win
Thank you so much, Peace! That is high praise 🙏🏻 thank you for reading!
Wow! The unique way your wrote this story was amazing, and the character's voice really came through. Congrats on the win- it was definitely deserved :)
This is hilarious! I love it! It also has a really sweet ending. Congrats on the win!
There are so many standout "bits" in this story — from the morse code to the spider, and the roller-coaster ride (and more!). All so original and authentic, and combine to make a really great piece of writing.
Thank you so much, Arielle, for the nice comment! It means a lot!
nice read,you actually nailed it with creativity..
this describes every single piece of my being. i'm so happy you won. your story was amazing.
Wow, thank you! Glad you could see yourself it in!
no prop i enjoyed your book
I really loved the use of second person. It worked perfectly for the story. Unique and beautifully written.
Awesome fun story. Congrats on your win. It's well deserved.
This was amazingly creative.So clever and funny. Also very relatable. Awesome imagery.You rock lady! :)
Congratulations! Well deserved!
Congrats! Love the rollerblading bit with the boy. That 100% happened to me in college. No kiss, but got his number ;P
Wow! Glad it was relatable then haha
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