Little Pleasures Lost and Found
A Prism & Pen Writing Prompt
Prism & Pen writer Fred Shirley chose our writing prompt this week as he went out for a run in the English countryside. He thought about how COVID-19 distancing measures have robbed him of simple pleasures like a muffin and coffee at a cafe with friends. But in return, new little pleasures like more long walks and runs have immersed him in a world of nature.
It shows in his photography and storytelling, which I believe have improved.
Little Pleasures Lost and Found
What about you? What little pleasures — gone or gained — have changed, inspired, or influenced you?
At Prism & Pen, we want your queer perspective, your words, your poetry or prose. Your stories, nonfiction or imagined, are why we exist.
P&P’s new two-week challenge starts today
What can you write about Little Pleasures Lost and Found? New to Prism and Pen? Here’s the link to our submissions guidelines. Hope to hear from you soon!
Don’t forget our master classes —
If you want help polishing your prose, David Wade Chambers is offering a series of interactive workshops for P&P writers and prospective writers. Wade is an accomplished author and creative writing professor volunteering his skills at the Master Class link at the top of every Prism & Pen page and story.
Stories so far —
Esther Spurrill-Jones, BFoundAPen, Kathy Lee Tolleth, Brian Pelletier, Fred Shirley, Ikedi Oghenetega, neil chapman, David Wade Chambers, Artemis Shishir, alto, Sean Stephane Martin, Gabriela Penelope Carolus, Lois Shearing, b.henriques, Carl Rebeiro 🏳️🌈, Rodney Frazier, Simon, Carl Rebeiro, Brian Fehler, Deneishia Jacobpito, Chris Hedges, Ronald C. Flores-Gunkle, Kathy Lee Tolleth, Brian Pelletier, Alex David Bevan, Ikedi Oghenetega, David Wade Chambers, Sean Stephane Martin, Gabriela Penelope Carolus, Lois Shearing, Valentine Wiggin, b.henriques, Carl Rebeiro, Rodney Frazier, Simon Z. Brian Fehler, Cassie Brighter, Deneishia Jacobpito, Ronald C. Flores-Gunkle, James Patrick Nelson, Brigid Maloney, Gabriela, Presley Thomas, Evan McCoy, Loren Olson, Ken Wilson, Chandler Myer, NaNa’sworld, Arabelle J., Liam Heitmann-Ryce, Edis Rune, Prickly Pam, Dawn McGrath, Jonathan | sex & theology, Tabitha Lowndes, Emma Nwosisi, Melissa Speed, Dr. Thomas J. West, Till Kaeslin, Dave Smurthwaite, Ellie Rebecca, Zoey Milford, Edris Quinn C., Dennett, Michael Constable, Jim Martens, Stephen Foster, Kravitz M. Kristen Nadel, William Kuhn, Denisa Bogdan, MSci, Rafaela Mempin, Tre L. Loadholt, theoaknotes, Rachel Brindell, Elle Fredine, Jess Darnell, Emma Holiday, Gabe Evaristo,