reedsymarketplace
Assemble a team of professionals
reedsystudio
The writing app for authors
reedsylearning
Writing courses, events and memberships
reedsydiscovery
Get your book reviewed
reedsyprompts
Weekly writing prompts and contests
Writing courses, events and conferences
Upcoming events
Live Editing #4 with Noah Charney
January 26, 2026
Previous events
Raising the Stakes: Build Tension on Every Page
January 19, 2026
Level Up Your Writing in 2026
January 18, 2026
First Impressions: Rocking the First Line and Paragraph
January 12, 2026
Learn how to succeed as a writer from the best in the business.
Every writer needs a Studio
Check out our writing app for authors!
Menu
More apps built by Reedsy
Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2022
Submitted to Contest #172
I anxiously rummaged through my grandma’s old box containing her belongings. I wasn’t sure what I would find, but all of her old mementos and knickknacks made me feel closer to her. It’s only been a few days since she left this earth, so I still longed for her presence. I took a deep breath and fought back the tears that threatened to stain my brown cheeks. I needed to be strong because I wanted to showcase something special about her at her funeral. My grandmother had a complicated past, so she didn’t exactly get along with everyone...
Oops, you need an account for that!
Log in with your social account:
Or enter your email: