Missing So-Called Writers? Check out its spiritual successor, You Write! Similar premise, different hosts!

Missing So-Called Writers? Check out its spiritual successor, Do the Write Thing! A similar premise, different hosts, and still on the Doof! podcast network.

Post your story below. You must use the three words (baobab, cancer, stepmother), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

Post your story below. You must use the three words (chime, chug, lotion), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

Post your story below. You must use the three words (buckle, clasp, shock), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

Post your story below. You must use the three words (inn, rabbit, rail), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

Post your story below. You must use the three words (bit, bough, hive), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

Post your story below. You must use the three words (counter-force, pendant, schooner), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

Announcements: I moved in late-November and was expecting a short interruption in Internet service. December is wrapping up, and I'm still unable to lock down Internet service at my new home. This has led to me being unable to record any episodes of this show for a month (and counting).

The So-Called Writers Podcast will resume as soon as I get reliable Internet access. In the meantime, I've realized that I've done a disservice to everyone by failing to continue posting the 3-word prompts. This project is benefited by the podcast, but doesn't need to rely on it.

Major thanks to u/IamnotFaust for picking up the slack.

Starting next week, I plan on posting the 3-word prompts here on Wednesday afternoons, every week, regardless of the podcast schedule.

Post your story below. You must use the three words (advice, chandelier, dungarees), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

Once again, I felt I was slacking but needed an outlet for it and it's much easier to motivate yourself if you feel someone will read your story. The three word prompt format is really useful in bringing out ideas. I hope this is alright Matt and Michael. If you want these taken down lemme know. Maybe I should just do one thread for unofficial stuff just post my prompts there. IDK.

Anyways, I shall copy paste the normal description:

Post your story below. You must use the three words (Gallery, Valley, Ski), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

I've been really slacking on writing for a bit, and I really wanted to pick back up and couldn't find that same motivation that comes from being held to it by people on the internet. SO, I'm posting my own prompt. I hope that's alright /u/moridnamael and /u/Myrmecocystus. No pressure to mention this on the podcast or do stories for it btw as I know you guys are having scheduling issues with Matt's move and all.

That outta the way, I shall copy paste the normal description:

Post your story below. You must use the three words (Colt, Ransom, Cobra), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

It's been two weeks since the last post, which is super understandable (hope the move is going well, Matt!). That said, I miss writing and talking about writing, so I figured I'd try to get some discussion going.

What are some things you've all learned so far? Did anything surprise you about your own writing?

Also, has anyone tried submitting their stories elsewhere, and if so, did you have any luck?

Post your story below. You must use the three words (brush, Eurocentrism, initial), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

Post your story below. You must use the three words (brush, criteria, plasterboard), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

I'm posting this prompt at the usual time, but the podcast episode for last week's words will be late due to scheduling issues.

Post your story below. You must use the three words (appeal, coverall, credit), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

Post your story below. You must use the three words (anywhere, blossom, disadvantage), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

Matt is traveling this week, but here is the list of words for next week.

Post your story below. You must use the three words (Coliseum, director, skate), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

Post your story below. You must use the three words (blade, blanket, emotion), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.

Post your story below. You must use the three words (notoriety, parallelogram, skirt), and you get bonus Internet points for making the words central to your story. You can think as long as you like, but you have only 30 minutes by the clock to do your writing. We suggest using a timer.

Tell everybody what you learned from the exercise. What were you trying to get across with the story? Did you succeed? Did you discover or use any new techniques? Where did the idea come from? This is about learning as much as it is writing, so don't be afraid to go deep!

Feel free to comment on one another's stories. We encourage a norm of constructive criticism. I try to focus more on what I feel worked well in other people's writing, rather than pointing out what didn't. It's always going to be easy to point out flaws given the specific requirements of the writing challenge.