Posted on August 10, 2010 by sledgehammerpdx
We had a thin crowd here this month, but four of us here still had a good time writing. Congratulations to Elissa Nelson, whose story took home the prizes! Prompts Character: a new neighbor Setting: locked out Action: playing the cello Dialogue: “busier than a one-armed paper hanger” Julie is writing frantically, with a nine [...]
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Posted on July 27, 2010 by sledgehammerpdx
This month’s Mini Sledgehammer landed between this year’s odd bouts of heat and rain, so the group took advantage of an evening outside, writing on Blackbird & Atomic‘s front patio. Check out our Facebook page to see photos. This month we also encouraged people who couldn’t make it to the event in person to participate–those [...]
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Posted on June 16, 2010 by sledgehammerpdx
We shattered our record of participating writers at this month’s Mini Sledgehammer. Thirteen stories had our minds whirling with fantastic metaphors and surprising plot turns. Thanks for hosting us, Blackbird Wine Shop! The winning story was “Unspelling,” by an anonymous writer who, in the author’s words, was “responding to four very fun prompts.” Prompts included: [...]
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Posted on May 17, 2010 by sledgehammerpdx
This month marked the first of our second-Tuesday recurring series of Mini Sledgehammers at Blackbird Wine Shop. Half a dozen writers showed up, and we had a great time writing, reading, and drinking wine. Thanks for hosting us, Andy! Kari Luna took home the prize package including four books, a calendar, and a classy bottle [...]
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Posted on April 19, 2010 by sledgehammerpdx
As anticipated, the most recent Mini Sledgehammer smashed through more writer’s block and produced great stories all around. Thanks to everyone who came out and threw a great story into the running. It was a tough decision. Blythe Ayne took home the prize, which consisted of four books and a calendar. Congratulations! Prompts included: a [...]
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