August 2018 Blog Battle
Our word this month is:
Moon
***The stories post is now live!***
Click here to go read and share!
But it’s not too late. You can still post your story and have it added by August 30th. Happy reading and writing!
Any photos included with the prompt are only for your benefit as a pinch of inspiration. They don’t need to dictate your theme or story genre. Only the Word of the Month counts! Photos are thanks to various photographers from Unsplash.com
You can start writing at any time, but make sure you post your story by the 30th of the month to have it considered for Top Story by your friendly, incorrigible encouraging Blog Battle admins!
Once you’ve posted your story to your blog, put a link to it in the comments section, and we’ll add your story to the Battle Stories Line-up post.
Make sure to check back and read some of the stories of your fellow battlers. Leave comments to encourage these writers, and share each other’s stories!
The battler whose story is chosen in a given month will have the opportunity to be interviewed, and your story will be highlighted here on the blog!
Basic Rules:
The Prompt Word will be given the First Tuesday of Every Month.
Post your story by the 30th of the Same Month.
RULES
- 1000 words max (give or take a few)
- fictional tale (or true if you really want)
- Any genre that fits within PG-13 (or less) Content – let’s keep this family friendly!
- Your story must contain the randomly chosen word(s) and/or be centered around the word meaning in a way that shows it is clearly related.
- Go for the entertainment value!
- Put a link back to your #BlogBattle Short Story in the comments section
- Please tweet and otherwise share your battler buddies’ stories across social media.
- Use the hashtag #BlogBattle when tweeting all the stories so we can cross-share.
- Have fun!
Each month we will choose a story we enjoyed from the entries and feature it. The chosen author will be able to add this badge to the story:
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First time participating. Enjoyed.
http://www.youcanalwaysstartnow.com/2018/08/20/blog-battle-moon/
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Welcome! So glad to have you along for the writing adventure!
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Finally posted my story! 🙂
https://vpgrey.co.uk/blogbattle-the-journey/
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Yes! Now I’m thinking I should get busy before the month has finally and suddenly run out! 😀
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Time does have a habit of running away. 😁 Am looking forward to reading what you post!
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Thanks, V! 🙂 Now, to do some work and then find a moment to flash some fiction! 😀
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My first time posting for blog battle! 🙂 Let’s see how it turned out!
https://fictionfanaddict.wordpress.com/2018/08/19/blog-battle-moon-bather/
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Woot! 😀
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My first writing contest entry…be kind 🙂 https://ourfoursuitcases.wixsite.com/our4suitcases/the-moon-dance
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So glad you decided to share! I’ve found the Blog Battle bunch to be nothing but positive and supportive.
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Welcome! I’m sure there will be much kindness! ❤ 🙂
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Entering for the first time – I hope poetry is acceptable!!
https://pamelajessen.com/2018/08/18/wistful-thinking/
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Writing is writing Pamela and so good to see you here. Loved the prose and sent it in the #BlogBattle Twitter feed. Your link will be added to the main listing shortly.
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Ooh! I think that’s a great change of pace. Glad you decided to share your work!
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Sure thing, Lady Pamela! 😀 Welcome to Blog Battle!!! ❤
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BlogBattle is back, and so are Grant and Teagan!
https://davidmwilliamson.net/2018/08/13/one-more-round/
I’ve missed these characters a lot, so I’m really grateful for the excuse to have some fun with them again. Thanks, Rachael, and all the other participants!
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Oh yes! I love Grant and Teagan! Such memorable, fun characters!
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Here’s my entry:
https://thedarknetizen.wordpress.com/2018/08/12/flash-fiction-treatment/
Happy reading! 🙂
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More thrilling-ness! 😀 So happy you’ve joined the battle! 😀
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My pleasure to join in! 😀 🙂
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Nice work with the flash fiction aspect… short but packed with detail!
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Thanks so much!! 😀
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Here is my entry: The Romantic Camping Holiday
https://blondewritemore.com/2018/08/12/blogbattle-fiction-entry-the-romantic-camping-holiday-comedy-flashfiction/
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You have such a way with words, IBFF. 😀
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Alas, perhaps it was never meant to be! Scampi fries sound terrible. 😀
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ewww! lol
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Lol! They are 😂
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Here’s mine! 😀 https://storyoffire.wordpress.com/2018/08/11/blogbattle-moon/
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Great story!
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Thanks! 😊
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Woohoo! 😀 Thanks for joining. We’re super thrilled you’re joining in!
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Looking forward to this! 🙂
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🙂 ❤ 🙂 ❤
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Alright… I couldn’t *not* participate in the very first Blog Battle Revisited. 😉 So, for better or worse (it’s worse), here it is:
https://sarahbrentynflash.wordpress.com/2018/08/22/remembering-the-moon/
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Oh, I doubt that! SO happy you gave into the temptation, Sarah! ❤
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https://intentergy.com/2018/08/10/to-the-moon-and-back/
Giving fiction writing a try today.
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Welcome to the battle! 😀
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Thank you! I am excited to take part. There are some great writers here.
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For sure, and I hope we all get better connected along the way. 😀 Thanks for making the battle better by being a part of it!
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Ooh brilliant to see you here Melanie. #awesome of you to take part in the revamp. All very exciting 😊
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https://geofflepard.com/2018/08/10/what-is-the-moon-made-of-shortstory-blogbattle-scifi/ There you go Rachael…
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Woohoo! We have a story! YES! 🙂
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Thank you Houston…
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Excellent stuff!! But as a comment said on your post…please let it not be liquid cheese 😂😂
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Oh I couldnt be so gross
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Lol. No…but if there is to be a humerous alternative ending then….no, you’re right it’s gross!!
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I want in on this fun! Just got to get my lunar juices flowing. 🙂
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That’s what we like to hear! May the moon beam upon your writing! ;P
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Reblogged Rachael on…oh you probably already know 😂😂
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Reblogged this on Fiction is Food and commented:
Calling all writers and wordsmiths. Blog Battle is back so come join our community and see where the prompts take you.
Let’s face it, any writing is better than no writing. If the WIP is draining the will to drink coffee, step out and try something totally different.
Engage with authors and writers and the rewards will speak for themselves.
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Reblogged this on Rachael Ritchey and commented:
#BlogBattle is Baaaaack! Yes! Here’s August’s word! Get writing. Any ideas for what you’re going to write? Do you have a favorite genre? Let me know in the comments! Let’s get busy! 🙂
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So glad BlogBattle is back. xD I’m going to have to think up something to write for this one.
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Yes! Now I’m super excited!! Can’t wait to see what you’ve got for us! ❤
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Can someone please put their link first so I can get the guts to post mine? So excited here but don’t feel brave enough to go first.
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Girl! You might have to be the brave forerunner of the battle! I must have your story. I MUST. ❤
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Just go first, lovely. You’re awesome at these!
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Why do I feel like I am being ‘virtually’ pushed to the front of the queue 😂
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Oh, no worries now! Two stories are up! You can join in the fray! 😀
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So true!
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An entire month? 😀 I think I can do that!
Now just to write a reminder for myself everywhere…
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EVERYwhere! 😀 haha! Yay! Glad you’re back for it, Kima! ❤
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Ooh, I’m having ideas already. 😀 So glad this is back!
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Me too! I’m so glad YOU are back! ❤
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😁
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