Prompt/WotWU
How Your Teenage Embarrassment Makes an Excellent Adult Story
An invitation to join in the fun.
I am going to tip my hat and mention two publications and two editors. Please know that easily, quickly, I could name fifty more. And counting. I stick with two in these moments because of the fit with this post and prompt.
We all appreciate the gifts of support, experience, knowledge, and guidance sent our way from many owners and editors of various publications. Those inside and outside Medium.
Please note an additional perk extended by the amazing Sherry McGuinn of Rogues’ Gallery and ScienceDuuude of Woodworkers of the World Unite (WotWU). I call these remarkable skills: engagement and creation of a compelling, positive atmosphere. It is such a treat to interact with both of these folks. The warm back and forth vibes are immediately apparent, causing you, the writer, to want to do more, more, more with them.
I just published this article about teenage humiliation with Science Duuude at Woodworkers of the World Unite.
Immediately, the SD and I started chatting about feel-your-pain associated with quirky (or worse) adolescent experiences. The incidents that made you hide in your bedroom closet for what seemed like days. The ones where you first process a huge gulp and then recant perfectly today. Maybe with a few embellishments, any and all are welcome.
So I said, “Duuude. This is so cool. Can you imagine all the tales out there? The poems, stories, limericks. Hell, any form works. How about I write a post asking for contributions? The ol’ prompt. Have them submit the draft to WotWU or not, but either way, tag you and tag me too. Just ’cause I really don’t want to miss them.”
Well, Science Duuude told me to go for it. So here I am. Please let me clarify if you decide (I sure hope you do!) to come out and play:
- Tell us your cringe-worthy story from childhood or teen years using any genre you choose
- Submit it to WotWU if you are already listed as a writer. Oh my gosh, please apply to be one if you are not. Here is how to reach SD: [email protected]
- Whether you publish your piece on WotWU or not, please tag us both. ScienceDuuude and Suzanne V. Tanner
Let the fun begin. We cannot wait to hear about your red-faced moment. My fake boob story still makes me antsy today.
A couple of shout-outs. Thief, you enjoyed Kitty Whitemore story (referenced in my link above), but we want to hear yours too.
Next, how about this band of brothers and sisters (including my apologies to anyone else not mentioned because then, this already long list of tags becomes a 10 minute read!) Please, everyone, do tell:
Sherry McGuinn P.G. BarnettJames Knight John Ross Amy Marley Paroma Sen Donna L Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff) Bridget Webber Lori Lamothe Mary Holden Aurora Eliam, CMP Susannah MacKinnie David Grant Trista Signe Ainsworth Terry Mansfield James G Brennan Michael Burg, MD (AKA Medium Michael Burg) David Rudder Denise Larkin Lanu Pitan Suntonu Bhadra jenine bsharah baines Tony Young, Jr. Gillian Sisley Linda Caroll Denise Garratt Karen Madej Dennett Jack Herlocker Katy Velvet Paul Myers MBA Jan M Flynn Cheryl Brown Mia Miller Darrin Atkins
Oh, one more thing. For those inquiring minds wanting to know. My first piece in WotWU was, in fact, an ode to both creativity and to the pub’s name. Here it is:
© Suzanne V. Tanner, 2020. All Rights Reserved.
Please allow me a moment to thank you for reading my writing. Recognizing that time is our most valuable asset, I want you to know how much I appreciate you sharing some of yours with me. Sending wishes for the entire world to Be Kind.
Do contact me anytime: [email protected]
