Join us Saturday, April 21 for a FREE Mini Sledgehammer 36-Minute Writing Contest in celebration of the Oregon Book Awards! The details: OBA Mini Sledgehammer Saturday, April 21 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Literary Arts 925 SW Washington St., Portland The event is free but limited to 15 participants. Prize: OBA Complete Set! Register here.
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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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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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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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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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