Mini Sledgehammer March 2012: Blackbird Wine & Atomic Cheese

Posted on March 16, 2012 by sledgehammerpdx

The wine shop was packed this month! We had eleven writers, all competing for some great prizes. Kathleen Valle shocked the crowd with the following piece and, not coincidentally, was crowned champion. *** Prompts: Character: The bearer of bad news Action: Selling something Setting: Neither here nor there Prop: Boots *** Women’s Health: Neither Here [...]

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Mini Sledgehammer March 2012: St. Johns Booksellers

Posted on March 16, 2012 by sledgehammerpdx

We had two newcomers at this month’s Mini Sledgehammer in St. Johns, and they really made the judge work hard! Our winner, Elisabeth Flaum, was one of them, but it’s wasn’t just beginner’s luck. Her story was great. *** Prompts: Character: Elvis Action: Trouble fixing a bride Setting: Arbor Day Prop: Garlic *** Untitled by [...]

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Mini Sledgehammer February 2012: Blackbird Wine & Atomic Cheese

Posted on February 16, 2012 by sledgehammerpdx

Some people theorized that a Valentine’s Day Mini Sledgehammer would result in a serious lack of contestants, but lo, the crowd came out! Thanks to everyone who spent their V-Day with us. Congratulations to Jarrod Schuster, whose disturbingly delicious story claimed first place. *** Prompts: Character: A twenty-something dog walker Action: Setting: An abandoned hotel [...]

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Mini Sledgehammer: January 2012: St. Johns Booksellers

Posted on January 25, 2012 by sledgehammerpdx

This month’s Mini Sledge at St. Johns Booksellers was a blast! Eight writers came out, and they even brought a couple bottles of wine. Congratulations to Lisa Galloway for winning the judge’s favor. *** Prompts: Character: Cake decorator Action: Washing feet Setting: Childcare center Prop: Strong scented candle *** Jesus Comes Around by Lisa Galloway [...]

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Mini Sledgehammer: January 2012, Blackbird Wine & Atomic Cheese

Posted on January 16, 2012 by sledgehammerpdx

This month’s Mini Sledgehammer added a new twist: write for thirty-six minutes in a wine shop with forty-plus wine tasters chattering around you! While it wasn’t an ideal setting, our brave writers powered through. Thanks to everyone who came out, and congratulations to winner Amy Seaholt. *** Prompts: Character: A writer Action: Moving in Setting: [...]

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