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My "First" Piece: Beware the Butterfly
I wish I could remember further back than the 4th grade. I'm sure I was writing even before that. The first thing I remember writing was in either 5th or 6th grade, and my memory of it is pretty vague. I was the kind of kid who knew what the teachers wanted from me, and a huge teacher's pet. Straight A's, getting my homework held up as an example, all that good stuff. When there was a writing assignment, I usually nailed it as expected. But then one day I got weird with it.
By Rebekah Conard2 years ago in Writers
Penning the Grayscale
We never forget our first love, do we? Most 'firsts' are clumsy and awkward. They're the beginning of a journey. In love, they're often heart-breaking. We learn their lessons—of love lost, perhaps unrequited, and of own capacity to adapt to change.
By E.K. Daniels2 years ago in Writers
My First Foray into Publishing Short Stories Online
First let me admit that I have a terrible memory. Because of my anxiety, my mind loves to focus on awkward and painful memories. The failures instead of the triumphs. How far back should I go? My elementary school scribbles were just glorified spelling and penmanship exercises. I mostly remember the short stories and essays I wrote for my advanced placement English class in the eleventh grade.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Writers
Caracas, Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela, has earned a recognition as one of the most challenging cities to live in globally, with a multitude of socio-economic, political, and safety issues that have plagued its residents for years. While it's quintessential to method this subject with nuance and empathy, there are undeniable realities that have made each day existence in Caracas an laborious pastime for its citizens.
By Moharif Yulianto2 years ago in Writers
Bali The Enchanting Island of Indonesia
Nestled in the coronary heart of the Indonesian archipelago, Bali is a jewel in Southeast Asia, renowned for its herbal beauty, shiny culture, and serene spirituality. With its lush landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich traditions, Bali has captured the creativeness of travelers from round the world, making it one of the most sought-after locations for those in search of an idyllic escape.
By Moharif Yulianto2 years ago in Writers
It’s Turtles All The Way Down
Turtles are my spirit animal, and the first story/essay I ever wrote was about turtles. I was in first grade. It may have been an assignment, because my teacher gave me a “check-plus” and a “smiley face.” This story clearly meant a lot to me, since I have saved it all these years.
By Joyce O’Day2 years ago in Writers
Examining My First Story
The recent fairytale challenge on Vocal had me digging deep into my computer’s memory to find a story that I wrote almost twenty years ago. It was a short story about a young girl who finds a coin in her washing machine on a very hot summer day. She makes a wish on it and it comes true; the temperature drops by twenty degrees! With a second load of laundry, she finds another coin in the machine and makes a wish on that one as well. That second wish is for an awesome thirteenth birthday.
By Rae Fairchild (MRB)2 years ago in Writers
Cancun,Mexico
I have been writing since I was a child. However, the first piece I ever wrote that I can remember was when my mother, stepfather, and I went to Cancun, Mexico. I am not sure of the exact year. I want to say about 1995-1996 we traveled down there.
By Adrianne Kirksey2 years ago in Writers
Blue moon: A rare astronomical Phenomenon dazzles the sky
In the broad canvas of the night sky, there occurs a unique and enthralling celestial occurrence that unfolds like a cosmic show. It's a spectacle that catches the interest of stargazers worldwide: the Blue Moon. On a recent Wednesday night, the year's closest full moon graced the sky, leaving spectators transfixed.
By Cyril Lord2 years ago in Writers
