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Sunday, March 6, 2022

50 Precious Words: Prickly

 

Author Vivian Kirkfield holds a contest each year called "50 Precious Words." It does what it says on the label-- challenges writers (especially us picture book folk who are always chasing after profound brevity!) to write a complete story using no more than 50 words. 

You can view all of this year's entries here.  I've thrown my hat in the ring for the first time this year. Mine is below, with a bonus illustration to spice things up. 

 
Caroline’s plants were her triumph. Water, food, and love became leaves, blossoms, and fragrant herbs.  Except the cactus. It didn’t grow or wilt or brighten spirits. It didn’t need her.  “Sturdy,” said Mom. “Prickly,” grumbled Caroline. So she let it be.  Which was exactly what the cactus needed.  To bloom.

(By the way, I used *EXACTLY* 50 words, thankyouverymuch.)

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UPDATED: You guuuuuuys! I won an honorable mention! In the highly coveted and obviously most important of all Nature/Environment category! I drink from the keg of glory!!!

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