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    </div><p id="5a14">Remember, you can submit your articles in response to prompts at any time as there are no deadlines.</p><p id="c53b">Take some time to check out the articles from fellow F&amp;S writers and share the love!</p><p id="0712" type="7">Thank you all for submitting your work!</p><h1 id="abcc">✨ Welcome New Writers ✨</h1><p id="1f12"><a href="undefined">Danielle Hestand</a> — <a href="undefined">Rick Allen</a> — <a href="undefined">Jennifer Pierce</a></p><h1 id="c9fe">Calls for Submissions</h1><p id="5474">I welcome writers to share their own freewriting exercises, writing prompts, and writing contest alerts here at Flint and Steel. You can write short-form or long-form posts.</p><p id="a00f">You can find submission guidelines on our <a href="https://readmedium.com/welcome-to-the-flint-steel-publication-f7722efd9b15">Be a Writer page.</a></p><div id="f61d" class="link-block">
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    </div><h2 id="3a0d">Tips</h2><p id="9434">As always, review each publication’s guidelines for their prompts. Many prompts do not have a set deadline.</p><p id="da64">Make sure when you are responding to a prompt, you credit where your inspiration came from, like a link to the prompt article.</p><p id="44b9">Many of these prompts could fall under nonfiction, poetry and fiction so don’t limit yourself. There is no right or wrong. Use these prompts as a springboard to your writing.</p><p id="e019">⌚ = time sensitive writing prompt!</p><p id="ed1e">⌚ <a href="undefined">Winston</a>, with <a href="https://medium.com/coffee-times">Coffee Times</a>, announced their <a href="https://readmedium.com/new-years-resolution-a-writing-competition-like-no-other-d54239b344cb">latest writing challenge.</a> “<b>This competition is about being truthful to yourself. Reflect and write about the challenges you faced in 2021 and what changes are you going to make, to become a better you in 2022.”</b></p><p id="bf83">Submit your entry by December 31, 2021; make sure to read through the submission guidelines. You are welcome to submit your article with Flint &amp; Steel.</p><div id="578d" class="link-block">
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What are you hiding? Write a story</i></b>.”</p><div id="59bd" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-daily-special-dec-29th-7372b4707483"> <div> <div> <h2>The Daily Special — Dec 29th</h2> <div><h3>Fiction Prompt</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*wuA_E-9qbZ6wo4cN)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="c04e"><a href="undefined">Liberty Forrest, Author</a>, with <a href="https://medium.com/hope-healing-and-humour">Hope * Healing * Humour</a>, invites you to write <a href="https://readmedium.com/rest-rejuvenation-restoration-food-for-the-soul-2638c878ff9a">about rest.</a> How do you rest or is it difficult for you to slow down?</p><div id="2788" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/rest-rejuvenation-restoration-food-for-the-soul-2638c878ff9a"> <div> <div> <h2>Rest, Rejuvenation, Restoration — Food for the Soul</h2> <div><h3>What do these look like for you?</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*aUU_CGWrKOHQVSmzdHULkw.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h1 id="049e">Subscribe to the Sparks Newsletter</h1><p id="3aa1">If you would like to subscribe to the Sparks newsletter, <a href="https://medium.com/flint-and-steel/newsletters/sparks">visit the newsletter page.</a> You can also find past newsletters for more writing inspiration.</p><p id="118d">— <a href="https://medium.com/@elliejacobson">Ellie Jacobson</a>, editor</p><div id="028d" class="link-block"> <a href="https://medium.com/flint-and-steel"> <div> <div> <h2>Flint and Steel</h2> <div><h3>Writing Prompts to Spark Your Creativity</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*i4reK9bZK_DH6XYjFi1sEQ.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h1 id="abd7">📣 Attention Medium publication editors 📣</h1><p id="f7cb"><b>Have a writing prompt, challenge, or a call for submission you want included in an upcoming Sparks Newsletter?</b> Feel free to leave a comment in the Latest Newsletter (link found on main page at <a href="https://medium.com/flint-and-steel">Fleet & Steel</a>), email me at [email protected], or tag me in your prompt article and I’ll include the info in the next newsletter. Newsletters go out on Monday or Tuesdays.</p><p id="cc52">Please include a link to the article that summarizes the prompt/challenge/call for submission and if there is a deadline. I will link to the article and to your publication in the newsletter. I also <a href="https://twitter.com/ellietjacobson">tweet the newsletter</a> throughout the week for added exposure.</p><h1 id="5f39">💖 Thank you to all the Flint & Steel writers 💖</h1><p id="ef65"><a href="undefined">Sahil Patel</a>, <a href="undefined">Shirley Jones Luke</a>, <a href="undefined">Samantha Jensen, MA, MAEd</a>, <a href="undefined">Trista Signe Ainsworth</a>, <a href="undefined">MIGHTY MISCELLANY</a>, <a href="undefined">L Burton</a>, <a href="undefined">Heathere CW</a>, <a href="undefined">Kaori Mitsui</a>, <a href="undefined">Penelope Mayfield</a>, <a href="undefined">Pierce McIntyre</a>, <a href="undefined">Pene Hodge</a>, <a href="undefined">Yean Foong (M.Ed.)</a>, <a href="undefined">Elin Melaas</a>, <a href="undefined">Sarah Minnis</a>, <a href="undefined">Mindy Morgan Avitia</a>, <a href="undefined">JM Heatherly</a>, <a href="undefined">Nikki</a>, <a href="undefined">Andria Kennedy</a>, <a href="undefined">pockett dessert</a>, <a href="undefined">Dennett</a>, <a href="undefined">Diana Lotti</a>, <a href="undefined">Ronald C. Flores-Gunkle</a>, <a href="undefined">Mulan</a>, <a href="undefined">Amanda Laughtland</a>, <a href="undefined">Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles</a>, <a href="undefined">Penny Grubb</a>, <a href="undefined">Sorina Raluca Babau</a>, <a href="undefined">Prashansa Chandekar</a>, <a href="undefined">Will Hull</a>, <a href="undefined">Ravyne Hawke</a>, <a href="undefined">Jane Grows Garden Rooms (Jane Frost)</a>, <a href="undefined">Mimi Bordeaux</a>, <a href="undefined">Adrienne Beaumont</a>, <a href="undefined">Karen Schwartz</a>, <a href="undefined">Divina Grey</a>, <a href="undefined">Sangeetha Shankar</a>, <a href="undefined">Ellen Andaya</a>, <a href="undefined">Barb Dalton</a>, <a href="undefined">Sam Branstner</a>, <a href="undefined">Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她)</a>, <a href="undefined">Beverly Annette Little</a>, <a href="undefined">Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她)</a>, <a href="undefined">Beverly Annette Little</a>, <a href="undefined">Aabye-Gayle F.</a>, <a href="undefined">AliciaMarie Belchak | Master Life, Build Dreams</a></p><h1 id="a07d">. . . and our 115 followers! 💖</h1><blockquote id="46df"><p>✍ Written by <a href="https://elliejacobson.medium.com/">Ellie Jacobson</a>, @2021 all rights reserved.</p></blockquote><blockquote id="1d33"><p>✨ I’m a freelance writer and editor from Minnesota, <a href="https://medium.com/my-novel-journey">writing my first novel</a>, a psychological suspense novel. 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Sparks №19: Envisioning Yourself in a New Year

A weekly newsletter from Flint & Steel

“No one else will ever see your dream until YOU envision it. See it and they’ll see it too.” ― Toni Sorenson, The Great Brain Cleanse

We are almost upon a new year. Take some time in these last few days of 2021 to sit down in a quiet space with no one around, even if only for a few minutes.

Close your eyes, envision how you want to be feeling a year from now, in the same spot you are now sitting. Not what your goals are, but how are you feeling?

Start by writing how you feel right now. Do you want to feel the same a year from now? If not, why? What do you need to do to make yourself feel the way you think you should?

Sketch your thoughts on paper. Settle into it and see where it takes you. Specific goals you MUST focus on? Things you must shed in this new year?

What is robbing you of your time and energy? How can you change that?

It’s okay if you feel stuck at this moment. But allow yourself a few minutes to envision yourself a year from now and pay attention to the details.

By opening yourself up now, ideas may flood your mind and soul later. When that happens, grab a piece of a paper and a pen!

✨ Ellie, editor Flint & Steel

Your Articles

I’m loving reading about your favorite reads. Keep them coming in! I’ve been adding them to my Goodreads TBR list.

Amanda Laughtland, responded to the cherished read prompt in “Happily Reading Excellent Women by Barbara Pym.”

Happily Reading Excellent Women by Barbara Pym

One of my favorite (re)reads of the year

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L Burton shared her cherished read, a cozy mystery series, in her article “Cherished Reads.”

Cherished Reads

My favorite series in 2021

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Adrienne Beaumont wrote, “My life has changed by having no internet. My writing has suffered — there’s only so much you can do on a phone — and my sleep has suffered,” in “Freewriting Friday-What Life is Like with No Internet.”

Freewriting Friday — What Life is Like with No Internet

I’ve had no internet for 2 whole weeks. A lightning strike fried my modem and router, and it’s taken Optus two weeks to…

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Beverly Annette Little wrote about the legends and superstitions surrounding the wolf moon in her article, “The Wolf Moon January 2022.”

The Wolf Moon January 2022

Legends and Superstitions

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“My heart is heavy with sadness, for I am always acutely aware of the fragility of life and that tomorrow is never promised to any of us,” Pene Hodge wrote in her article, “What are Your Thoughts as You Sit Waiting to Board a Plane?”

What Are Your Thoughts as You Sit Waiting To Board A Plane?

Here is what it’s like for me living being between two worlds

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Penny Grubb wrote, “I’ve tried the very detailed, very structured end of the spectrum, but it doesn’t work for me. A new diary with a new twist was just the thing I needed,” in her article, “Looking Forward to Writing the 2022 Book.”

Looking Forward To Writing The 2022 Book

Here’s the plan

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Several writers entered their articles in the latest Coffee Times Challenge so take some time to show them some clapping/reading love!

Time is running out as you have until December 31st, 2021, to enter. You can publish your entries here at F&S and I’ll get them published right away.

Elin Melaas wrote, “In 2022 I will be better at prioritizing what is important to me. My time is finite, and I must use it thoughtfully,” in her article “In 2022 I will Prioritize My Time Differently.”

In 2022 I Will Prioritize My Time Differently

In response to Coffee Challenge: Why I want to be a better me in 2022

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Barb Dalton wrote, “My challenge to myself for 2022 is to regain balance in my life,” in her article “Confessions of a Writing Obsession.”

Confessions of a Writing Obsession

In response to Coffee Challenge: Why I want to be a better me in 2022

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Remember, you can submit your articles in response to prompts at any time as there are no deadlines.

Take some time to check out the articles from fellow F&S writers and share the love!

Thank you all for submitting your work!

✨ Welcome New Writers ✨

Danielle Hestand — Rick Allen — Jennifer Pierce

Calls for Submissions

I welcome writers to share their own freewriting exercises, writing prompts, and writing contest alerts here at Flint and Steel. You can write short-form or long-form posts.

You can find submission guidelines on our Be a Writer page.

Welcome to the Flint & Steel Publication

Submission guidelines

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Freewriting Friday

I asked you about how you leave your mark with three new writing prompts in the latest Freewriting Friday prompts.

Freewriting Friday: How Will You Leave Your Mark?

If you could only write one story, what would you write?

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Around Medium: Calls for Submissions, Writing Prompts, and Challenges

Check out last week’s newsletter for more writing prompts and challenges.

Sparks №18: Finding Yourself in the Moments of Togetherness & Solitude

A weekly newsletter from Flint & Steel

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Tips

As always, review each publication’s guidelines for their prompts. Many prompts do not have a set deadline.

Make sure when you are responding to a prompt, you credit where your inspiration came from, like a link to the prompt article.

Many of these prompts could fall under nonfiction, poetry and fiction so don’t limit yourself. There is no right or wrong. Use these prompts as a springboard to your writing.

⌚ = time sensitive writing prompt!

⌚ Winston, with Coffee Times, announced their latest writing challenge. “This competition is about being truthful to yourself. Reflect and write about the challenges you faced in 2021 and what changes are you going to make, to become a better you in 2022.”

Submit your entry by December 31, 2021; make sure to read through the submission guidelines. You are welcome to submit your article with Flint & Steel.

Win $100 For Making a New Year’s Resolution

Have you ever seen a writing competition that changes your life just by participating?

medium.com

Sahil Patel with Lifeline posted their first week of prompts for January. Write a poem about how are you going to celebrate New Year’s eve.

First Week Of New Year’s Prompt Of Lifeline

It’s time to start a fresh beginning

medium.com

Squeeze the Avocado shared a photo essay prompt over on Counter Arts. Anyone is welcome to join in (I’ll be posting something soon!).

Photo Writing Prompt

A Photo-story/Photo-essay Counter Arts Prompt open to anyone!

medium.com

Trista Signe Ainsworth with Thank You Notes, shared this week’s prompt theme of wondrous words, asking “What wondrous words will help you create a beautiful life all around you in 2022?”

Your Wondrous Words

Thank you notes #37

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Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她), with The Brain is a Noodle, wants to know “What emotions are you feeling this season?

🌟 Tune into your emotions: What emotion(s) are you feeling this season?

Sunny Side Updates with TBIN || Week 63.5!

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Ravyne Hawke, with Promptly Written, posted their latest fiction prompt. “The FBI just raided your home. What are you hiding? Write a story.”

The Daily Special — Dec 29th

Fiction Prompt

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Liberty Forrest, Author, with Hope * Healing * Humour, invites you to write about rest. How do you rest or is it difficult for you to slow down?

Rest, Rejuvenation, Restoration — Food for the Soul

What do these look like for you?

medium.com

Subscribe to the Sparks Newsletter

If you would like to subscribe to the Sparks newsletter, visit the newsletter page. You can also find past newsletters for more writing inspiration.

— Ellie Jacobson, editor

Flint and Steel

Writing Prompts to Spark Your Creativity

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📣 Attention Medium publication editors 📣

Have a writing prompt, challenge, or a call for submission you want included in an upcoming Sparks Newsletter? Feel free to leave a comment in the Latest Newsletter (link found on main page at Fleet & Steel), email me at [email protected], or tag me in your prompt article and I’ll include the info in the next newsletter. Newsletters go out on Monday or Tuesdays.

Please include a link to the article that summarizes the prompt/challenge/call for submission and if there is a deadline. I will link to the article and to your publication in the newsletter. I also tweet the newsletter throughout the week for added exposure.

💖 Thank you to all the Flint & Steel writers 💖

Sahil Patel, Shirley Jones Luke, Samantha Jensen, MA, MAEd, Trista Signe Ainsworth, MIGHTY MISCELLANY, L Burton, Heathere CW, Kaori Mitsui, Penelope Mayfield, Pierce McIntyre, Pene Hodge, Yean Foong (M.Ed.), Elin Melaas, Sarah Minnis, Mindy Morgan Avitia, JM Heatherly, Nikki, Andria Kennedy, pockett dessert, Dennett, Diana Lotti, Ronald C. Flores-Gunkle, Mulan, Amanda Laughtland, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, Penny Grubb, Sorina Raluca Babau, Prashansa Chandekar, Will Hull, Ravyne Hawke, Jane Grows Garden Rooms (Jane Frost), Mimi Bordeaux, Adrienne Beaumont, Karen Schwartz, Divina Grey, Sangeetha Shankar, Ellen Andaya, Barb Dalton, Sam Branstner, Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她), Beverly Annette Little, Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她), Beverly Annette Little, Aabye-Gayle F., AliciaMarie Belchak | Master Life, Build Dreams

. . . and our 115 followers! 💖

✍ Written by Ellie Jacobson, @2021 all rights reserved.

✨ I’m a freelance writer and editor from Minnesota, writing my first novel, a psychological suspense novel. Are you a writer? Check out Sparks, my newsletter filled with writing prompts to spark your creativity.

🍮 Support me with a cup of coffee. I thank you.

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