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
The Bigger Picture: Writing with a Series in Mind
April 13, 2026
Writing Beyond Your "Brand"
March 16, 2026
Publishing in Audio: What You Need to Know in 2026
February 10, 2026
What's in a Name? Naming Characters, Places & Titles
February 09, 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 Jun, 2020
Submitted to Contest #305
It had been ages since I got a good night’s rest. I rolled out of the covers as if I were in a laundry detergent commercial, arms stretched above my head and a smile on my face. Just for good measure, I dove back down into the plethora of fluffy pillows around me. Today would be a good day. When Mrs. Leonard greeted me with a smoothie, I couldn’t help but grimace at the shade of green. I did not work as hard as I did to drink smoothies that tasted of grass. A pitiful excuse for breakfast. “I’ll eat some biscuits and gravy instead,” I announ...
Submitted to Contest #79
Sometimes I wish he left bruises on my body, then I wouldn’t want to toss my computer after every hopeless article. Another wasted night. Another box of tissues littering the cold wood floor. Although I hate thinking in absolutes, I’m almost certain tomorrow morning my body will ache from another night of anxious dreams. Maybe I’ll luck out with only apocalyptic dreams tonight, I almost miss the escapism. Almost. But no matter what type of terror awaits my silk sheets, the bags under my eyes will be mature enough to sing their ABCs. New knot...
Oops, you need an account for that!
Log in with your social account:
Or enter your email:
8 likes
