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                        <title>THE FINAL WEEK - Team Whale Shark &#x1f40b;</title>
                        <link>https://writers.company/community/spring-writing-challenge-2026/the-final-week-team-whale-shark-%f0%9f%90%8b/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:55:11 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[&#x1f40b; Welcome to the fifth and final week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f40b;
It&#039;s time to dig deep and win that final tiered prize: Premium Membership! 
Will your story be funn...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>&#x1f40b; Welcome to the fifth and final week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f40b;</strong></span></p>
<p><b>It's time to dig deep and win that final tiered prize: Premium Membership! </b></p>
<p>Will your story be funny? Heart-wrenching? Inspiring? Whatever you come up with, we can't wait to read it! </p>
<p>So, without further ado, here's your next prompt!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Week Five Prompt - The Theme Prompt</h2>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure class="wp-block-pullquote aligncenter">
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<p><span>Write a story with the theme: Unraveling</span></p>
</blockquote>
</figure>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
</div>
<p><strong>Wait...what's a theme prompt?</strong></p>
<p><span>A theme prompt is a prompt that’s about a particular subject! It doesn’t matter where your story takes place, who’s in it, or what’s said. The only thing that matters is that </span><strong>your story must be about unraveling.</strong><span> </span>Will it be a character that's emotionally unraveling? Or about a Government unraveling? Maybe you'll make it detail-oriented and talk about a specific item, unraveling. </p>
<p><strong>Before you start writing,<span> </span></strong>we have some important rules for you to follow.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Writing Rules</h2>
<p><strong>1. Please keep the content of the stories you post to a PG rating.</strong><span> </span>Please avoid real curse words. Violence/fighting should be limited and purposeful. Please do not include any spice.</p>
<p><strong>2.<span> </span></strong>Your story must be<span> </span><strong>1,000 words or less</strong>, and<span> </span><strong>must contain the prompt</strong><span> </span>to be counted for the challenge. You're not required to post it in order to "win" the challenge, but if you want it to count for your team, your story must be<span> </span><strong>posted by Sunday at 11:59 PM ET</strong>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Post Your Story</h2>
<p><b>Ready to post, Team Whale Shark? Post your story as a comment below!<span> </span></b>Have any questions? Feel free to email us at info@writers.company.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>THE FINAL WEEK - Team Otter &#x1f9a6;</title>
                        <link>https://writers.company/community/spring-writing-challenge-2026/the-final-week-team-otter-%f0%9f%a6%a6/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[&#x1f9a6; Welcome to the fifth and final week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f9a6;
It&#039;s time to dig deep and win that final tiered prize: Premium Membership! 
Will your story be funn...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>&#x1f9a6; Welcome to the fifth and final week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f9a6;</strong></span></p>
<p><b>It's time to dig deep and win that final tiered prize: Premium Membership! </b></p>
<p>Will your story be funny? Heart-wrenching? Inspiring? Whatever you come up with, we can't wait to read it! </p>
<p>So, without further ado, here's your next prompt!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Week Five Prompt - The Theme Prompt</h2>
<div class="wp-block-group">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure class="wp-block-pullquote aligncenter">
<blockquote>
<p>Write a story with the theme: Unraveling</p>
</blockquote>
</figure>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
</div>
<p><strong>Wait...what's a theme prompt?</strong></p>
<p><span>A theme prompt is a prompt that’s about a particular subject! It doesn’t matter where your story takes place, who’s in it, or what’s said. The only thing that matters is that </span><strong>your story must be about unraveling.</strong> Will it be a character that's emotionally unraveling? Or about a Government unraveling? Maybe you'll make it detail-oriented and talk about a specific item, unraveling. </p>
<p><strong>Before you start writing,<span> </span></strong>we have some important rules for you to follow.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Writing Rules</h2>
<p><strong>1. Please keep the content of the stories you post to a PG rating.</strong><span> </span>Please avoid real curse words. Violence/fighting should be limited and purposeful. Please do not include any spice.</p>
<p><strong>2.<span> </span></strong>Your story must be<span> </span><strong>1,000 words or less</strong>, and<span> </span><strong>must contain the prompt</strong><span> </span>to be counted for the challenge. You're not required to post it in order to "win" the challenge, but if you want it to count for your team, your story must be<span> </span><strong>posted by Sunday at 11:59 PM ET</strong>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Post Your Story</h2>
<p><b>Ready to post, Team Otter? Post your story as a comment below!<span> </span></b>Have any questions? Feel free to email us at info@writers.company.</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://writers.company/community/spring-writing-challenge-2026/">Spring Writing Challenge 2026</category>                        <dc:creator>Alli Prince</dc:creator>
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                        <title>THE FINAL WEEK - Team Crab &#x1f980;</title>
                        <link>https://writers.company/community/spring-writing-challenge-2026/the-final-week-team-crab-%f0%9f%a6%80/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[&#x1f980; Welcome to the fifth and final week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f980;
We posted the most stories last week! That means we have 3 points and Team Crab won the challenge!!!...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>&#x1f980; Welcome to the fifth and final week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f980;</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>We posted the most stories last week! That means we have 3 points and Team Crab won the challenge!!!</strong></p>
<p>It's time to get working on our last week. Even though we won the team challenge, there are still the tiered prizes and your personal challenge: winning the sticker! So let's get to writing. </p>
<p>So, without further ado, here's your very first prompt!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Week Five Prompt - The Theme Prompt</h2>
<div class="wp-block-group">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure class="wp-block-pullquote">
<blockquote>
<p>Write a story with the theme: Unraveling</p>
</blockquote>
</figure>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
</div>
<p><strong>Wait...what's a theme prompt?</strong></p>
<p><span>A theme prompt is a prompt that’s about a particular subject! It doesn’t matter where your story takes place, who’s in it, or what’s said. The only thing that matters is that </span><strong>your story must be about unraveling.</strong> Will it be a character that's emotionally unraveling? Or about a Government unraveling? Maybe you'll make it detail-oriented and talk about a specific item, unraveling. </p>
<p><strong>Before you start writing,<span> </span></strong>we have some important rules for you to follow.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Writing Rules</h2>
<p><strong>1. Please keep the content of the stories you post to a PG rating.</strong><span> </span>Please avoid real curse words. Violence/fighting should be limited and purposeful. Please do not include any spice.</p>
<p><strong>2.<span> </span></strong>Your story must be<span> </span><strong>1,000 words or less</strong>, and<span> </span><strong>must contain the prompt</strong><span> </span>to be counted for the challenge. You're not required to post it in order to "win" the challenge, but if you want it to count for your team, your story must be<span> </span><strong>posted by Sunday at 11:59 PM ET</strong>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Post Your Story</h2>
<p><b>Ready to post, Team Crab? Post your story as a comment below!<span> </span></b>Have any questions? Feel free to email us at info@writers.company.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Week 4 - Team Otter &#x1f9a6;</title>
                        <link>https://writers.company/community/spring-writing-challenge-2026/week-4-team-otter-%f0%9f%a6%a6/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[&#x1f9a6; Welcome to the fourth week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f9a6;
We posted more than 50 stories and unlocked tier two! Keep an eye on your email for that. But for now, the pr...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>&#x1f9a6; Welcome to the fourth week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f9a6;</strong></span></p>
<p><b>We posted more than 50 stories and unlocked tier two! Keep an eye on your email for that. But for now, the prompt!</b></p>
<p>It's time to get working on week four! Will your story be funny? Heart-wrenching? Inspiring? Whatever you come up with, we can't wait to read it! </p>
<p>So, without further ado, here's your next prompt!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Week Four Prompt - The Setting Prompt</h2>
<div class="wp-block-group">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure class="wp-block-pullquote aligncenter">
<blockquote>
<p>Write a story that takes place in a hidden church.</p>
</blockquote>
</figure>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
</div>
<p><strong>Wait...what's a setting prompt?</strong></p>
<p>A setting prompt is a prompt that has a specific location. It doesn't matter who is in the story, what is said, or what happens. However, the story must take place in a hidden church. The rest is up to you! </p>
<p><strong>Before you start writing,<span> </span></strong>we have some important rules for you to follow.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Writing Rules</h2>
<p><strong>1. Please keep the content of the stories you post to a PG rating.</strong><span> </span>Please avoid real curse words. Violence/fighting should be limited and purposeful. Please do not include any spice.</p>
<p><strong>2.<span> </span></strong>Your story must be<span> </span><strong>1,000 words or less</strong>, and<span> </span><strong>must contain the prompt</strong><span> </span>to be counted for the challenge. You're not required to post it in order to "win" the challenge, but if you want it to count for your team, your story must be<span> </span><strong>posted by Sunday at 11:59 PM ET</strong>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Post Your Story</h2>
<p><b>Ready to post, Team Otter? Post your story as a comment below!<span> </span></b>Have any questions? Feel free to email us at info@writers.company.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Week 4 - Team Whale Shark &#x1f40b;</title>
                        <link>https://writers.company/community/spring-writing-challenge-2026/week-4-team-whale-shark-%f0%9f%90%8b/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[&#x1f40b; Welcome to the fourth week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f40b;
We posted more than 50 stories and unlocked tier two! Keep an eye on your email for that. But for now, the pr...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>&#x1f40b; Welcome to the fourth week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f40b;</strong></span></p>
<p><b>We posted more than 50 stories and unlocked tier two! Keep an eye on your email for that. But for now, the prompt!</b></p>
<p>It's time to get working on week four! Will your story be funny? Heart-wrenching? Inspiring? Whatever you come up with, we can't wait to read it! </p>
<p>So, without further ado, here's your next prompt!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Week Four Prompt - The Setting Prompt</h2>
<div class="wp-block-group">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure class="wp-block-pullquote aligncenter">
<blockquote>
<p>Write a story that takes place in a hidden church.</p>
</blockquote>
</figure>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
</div>
<p><strong>Wait...what's a setting prompt?</strong></p>
<p>A setting prompt is a prompt that has a specific location. It doesn't matter who is in the story, what is said, or what happens. However, the story must take place in a hidden church. The rest is up to you! </p>
<p><strong>Before you start writing,<span> </span></strong>we have some important rules for you to follow.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Writing Rules</h2>
<p><strong>1. Please keep the content of the stories you post to a PG rating.</strong><span> </span>Please avoid real curse words. Violence/fighting should be limited and purposeful. Please do not include any spice.</p>
<p><strong>2.<span> </span></strong>Your story must be<span> </span><strong>1,000 words or less</strong>, and<span> </span><strong>must contain the prompt</strong><span> </span>to be counted for the challenge. You're not required to post it in order to "win" the challenge, but if you want it to count for your team, your story must be<span> </span><strong>posted by Sunday at 11:59 PM ET</strong>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Post Your Story</h2>
<p><b>Ready to post, Team Whale Shark? Post your story as a comment below!<span> </span></b>Have any questions? Feel free to email us at info@writers.company.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Week 4 - Team Crab &#x1f980;</title>
                        <link>https://writers.company/community/spring-writing-challenge-2026/week-4-team-crab-%f0%9f%a6%80/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[&#x1f980; Welcome to the fourth week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f980;
We posted the most stories last week! That means we have 2 points and are now in the lead! Way to go!
It&#039;s t...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>&#x1f980; Welcome to the fourth week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f980;</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>We posted the most stories last week! That means we have 2 points and are now in the lead! Way to go!</strong></p>
<p>It's time to get working on week two! Will your story be funny? Heart-wrenching? Inspiring? Whatever you come up with, we can't wait to read it! </p>
<p>So, without further ado, here's your very first prompt!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Week Four Prompt - The Setting Prompt</h2>
<div class="wp-block-group">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure class="wp-block-pullquote">
<blockquote>
<p>Write a story that takes place in a hidden church.</p>
</blockquote>
</figure>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
</div>
<p><strong>Wait...what's a setting prompt?</strong></p>
<p>A setting prompt is a prompt that has a specific location. It doesn't matter who is in the story, what is said, or what happens. However, the story must take place in a hidden church. The rest is up to you! </p>
<p><strong>Before you start writing,<span> </span></strong>we have some important rules for you to follow.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Writing Rules</h2>
<p><strong>1. Please keep the content of the stories you post to a PG rating.</strong><span> </span>Please avoid real curse words. Violence/fighting should be limited and purposeful. Please do not include any spice.</p>
<p><strong>2.<span> </span></strong>Your story must be<span> </span><strong>1,000 words or less</strong>, and<span> </span><strong>must contain the prompt</strong><span> </span>to be counted for the challenge. You're not required to post it in order to "win" the challenge, but if you want it to count for your team, your story must be<span> </span><strong>posted by Sunday at 11:59 PM ET</strong>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Post Your Story</h2>
<p><b>Ready to post, Team Crab? Post your story as a comment below!<span> </span></b>Have any questions? Feel free to email us at info@writers.company.</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://writers.company/community/spring-writing-challenge-2026/">Spring Writing Challenge 2026</category>                        <dc:creator>Alli Prince</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Week 3 - Team Otter &#x1f9a6;</title>
                        <link>https://writers.company/community/spring-writing-challenge-2026/week-3-team-otter-%f0%9f%a6%a6/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[&#x1f9a6; Welcome to the third week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f9a6;
It&#039;s time to get working on week two! Will your story be funny? Heart-wrenching? Inspiring? Whatever you come ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>&#x1f9a6; Welcome to the third week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f9a6;</strong></span></p>
<p>It's time to get working on week two! Will your story be funny? Heart-wrenching? Inspiring? Whatever you come up with, we can't wait to read it! </p>
<p>So, without further ado, here's your next prompt!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Week Three Prompt - The Dialogue Prompt</h2>
<div class="wp-block-group">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure class="wp-block-pullquote">
<blockquote>
<p>Write a <span>story where someone says, "</span><span>I can’t go out there, there’s pollen."</span></p>
</blockquote>
</figure>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
</div>
<p><strong>Wait...what's a dialogue prompt?</strong></p>
<p>A dialogue prompt is a prompt that is a specific piece of dialogue. It doesn't matter where in the story this sentence is spoken. However, at some point, a character has to say, "I can't go out there, there's pollen."</p>
<p><strong>Before you start writing,<span> </span></strong>we have some important rules for you to follow.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Writing Rules</h2>
<p><strong>1. Please keep the content of the stories you post to a PG rating.</strong><span> </span>Please avoid real curse words. Violence/fighting should be limited and purposeful. Please do not include any spice.</p>
<p><strong>2.<span> </span></strong>Your story must be<span> </span><strong>1,000 words or less</strong>, and<span> </span><strong>must contain the prompt</strong><span> </span>to be counted for the challenge. You're not required to post it in order to "win" the challenge, but if you want it to count for your team, your story must be<span> </span><strong>posted by Sunday at 11:59 PM ET</strong>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Post Your Story</h2>
<p><b>Ready to post, Team Otter? Post your story as a comment below!<span> </span></b>Have any questions? Feel free to email us at info@writers.company.</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://writers.company/community/spring-writing-challenge-2026/">Spring Writing Challenge 2026</category>                        <dc:creator>Alli Prince</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Week 3 - Team Whale Shark &#x1f40b;</title>
                        <link>https://writers.company/community/spring-writing-challenge-2026/week-3-team-whale-shark-%f0%9f%90%8b/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:36:44 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[&#x1f40b; Welcome to the third week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f40b;
It&#039;s time to get working on week three! Will your story be funny? Heart-wrenching? Inspiring? Whatever you com...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>&#x1f40b; Welcome to the third week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f40b;</strong></span></p>
<p>It's time to get working on week three! Will your story be funny? Heart-wrenching? Inspiring? Whatever you come up with, we can't wait to read it! </p>
<p>So, without further ado, here's your prompt!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Week Three Prompt - The Dialogue Prompt</h2>
<div class="wp-block-group">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure class="wp-block-pullquote aligncenter">
<blockquote>
<p><span>Write a story where someone says, "</span><span>I can’t go out there, there’s pollen."</span></p>
</blockquote>
</figure>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
</div>
<p><strong>Wait...what's a dialogue prompt?</strong></p>
<p>A dialogue prompt is a prompt that is a specific piece of dialogue. It doesn't matter where in the story this sentence is spoken. However, at some point, a character has to say, "I can't go out there, there's pollen."</p>
<p><strong>Before you start writing,<span> </span></strong>we have some important rules for you to follow.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Writing Rules</h2>
<p><strong>1. Please keep the content of the stories you post to a PG rating.</strong><span> </span>Please avoid real curse words. Violence/fighting should be limited and purposeful. Please do not include any spice.</p>
<p><strong>2.<span> </span></strong>Your story must be<span> </span><strong>1,000 words or less</strong>, and<span> </span><strong>must contain the prompt</strong><span> </span>to be counted for the challenge. You're not required to post it in order to "win" the challenge, but if you want it to count for your team, your story must be<span> </span><strong>posted by Sunday at 11:59 PM ET</strong>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Post Your Story</h2>
<p><b>Ready to post, Team Whale Shark? Post your story as a comment below!<span> </span></b>Have any questions? Feel free to email us at info@writers.company.</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://writers.company/community/spring-writing-challenge-2026/">Spring Writing Challenge 2026</category>                        <dc:creator>Alli Prince</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Week 3 - Team Crab &#x1f980;</title>
                        <link>https://writers.company/community/spring-writing-challenge-2026/week-3-team-crab-%f0%9f%a6%80/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[&#x1f980; Welcome to the third week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f980;
We posted the most stories last week! That means we have 1 point and are now tied with Team Whale Shark! Way t...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>&#x1f980; Welcome to the third week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f980;</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>We posted the most stories last week! That means we have 1 point and are now tied with Team Whale Shark! Way to go!</strong></p>
<p>It's time to get working on week two! Will your story be funny? Heart-wrenching? Inspiring? Whatever you come up with, we can't wait to read it! </p>
<p>So, without further ado, here's your very first prompt!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Week Three Prompt - The Dialogue Prompt</h2>
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<p>Write a story where someone says, "<span style="font-weight: 400">I can’t go out there, there’s pollen."</span></p>
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<p><strong>Wait...what's a dialogue prompt?</strong></p>
<p>A dialogue prompt is a prompt that is a specific piece of dialogue. It doesn't matter where in the story this sentence is spoken. However, at some point, a character has to say, "I can't go out there, there's pollen."</p>
<p><strong>Before you start writing,<span> </span></strong>we have some important rules for you to follow.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Writing Rules</h2>
<p><strong>1. Please keep the content of the stories you post to a PG rating.</strong><span> </span>Please avoid real curse words. Violence/fighting should be limited and purposeful. Please do not include any spice.</p>
<p><strong>2.<span> </span></strong>Your story must be<span> </span><strong>1,000 words or less</strong>, and<span> </span><strong>must contain the prompt</strong><span> </span>to be counted for the challenge. You're not required to post it in order to "win" the challenge, but if you want it to count for your team, your story must be<span> </span><strong>posted by Sunday at 11:59 PM ET</strong>.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Post Your Story</h2>
<p><b>Ready to post, Team Crab? Post your story as a comment below!<span> </span></b>Have any questions? Feel free to email us at info@writers.company.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Week 2 - Team Otter &#x1f9a6;</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[&#x1f9a6; Welcome to the second week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f9a6;
Congratulations! You, along with Team Whale Shark and Team Crab, unlocked the first tiered prize. Keep an eye...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 18pt"><strong>&#x1f9a6; Welcome to the second week of the Spring Writing Challenge! &#x1f9a6;</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Congratulations! You, along with Team Whale Shark and Team Crab, unlocked the first tiered prize.</strong> Keep an eye on your email inbox for that. For now, it's time to get working on week two! Will your story be funny? Heart-wrenching? Inspiring? Whatever you come up with, we can't wait to read it! </p>
<p>So, without further ado, here's your very first prompt!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Week Two Prompt - The Sentence Prompt</h2>
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<p>Write a story that includes the following sentence: <span style="font-weight: 400">The storm came quicker than expected</span>.</p>
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<p><strong>Wait...what's a sentence prompt?</strong></p>
<p>A sentence prompt is a prompt that is a specific sentence. It doesn't matter where in the story this sentence is, or if it's spoken in dialogue or narration. However, your story at some point must include the sentence "<span style="font-weight: 400">The storm came quicker than expected." </span></p>
<p><strong>Before you start writing,<span> </span></strong>we have some important rules for you to follow.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Writing Rules</h2>
<p><strong>1. Please keep the content of the stories you post to a PG rating.</strong><span> </span>Please avoid real curse words. Violence/fighting should be limited and purposeful. Please do not include any spice.</p>
<p><strong>2.<span> </span></strong>Your story must be<span> </span><strong>1,000 words or less</strong>, and<span> </span><strong>must contain the prompt</strong><span> </span>to be counted for the challenge. You're not required to post it in order to "win" the challenge, but if you want it to count for your team, your story must be<span> </span><strong>posted by Sunday at 11:59 PM ET</strong>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Post Your Story</h2>
<p><b>Ready to post, Team Otter? Post your story as a comment below!<span> </span></b>Have any questions? Feel free to email us at info@writers.company.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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