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The “Full Circle” Writing Challenge Shortlist
Winner will be announced on October 6, 2022
Thank you to ALL the writers who submitted their “full circle” pieces for Flint & Steel’s latest writing challenge. I truly appreciate you all taking the time sharing these moments with us all.
You all made my job so much harder (in a good way!). I struggled with creating a short list because I find value and strength in each and every submission. As with all writing, it is subjective. So this shortlist is a collection of stories that strongly resonated with me.
The winner will be announced on October 6th!
Our next writing challenge will be announced in December.
The Short List (in no particular order)
From the total of 21 submissions (one came in after the submission deadline), I narrowed the list down to a shortlist of eight.
Kunal Mehra wrote,
“I, the earth, am moving around myself, and the sun,
and I’m changing every moment.
Some changes, you might sense; others you may not.”
Nancy Blackman wrote,
“Yes, you crushed my spirit for a quick minute. But it was only a minute.”
Terry Barr wrote,
“In that regard, I want my students, and myself, to confront a textual theme: of…
