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
Reading with a Writer's Eye
July 27, 2026
Layer by Layer: How to Edit Your Book
July 19, 2026
How To Be More Productive as a Writer
July 06, 2026
Previous events
Level Up the Structure of Your Story
June 29, 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 Mar, 2025
Weekly Contest #293
It was a cold day. The sidewalks were icy, and the dark gray skies were threatening snow, so it’s no surprise that the subway was more crowded than normal. I usually avoid public transportation at all costs due to the crowds, germs, and confined spaces, but at least the cold weather gave me an excuse to wear gloves while I commute. I stand looking out the window as we pull up to the next stop and I notice an older woman walking along the train car. Both her coat and her facial expression seem inappropriately bright in the sea of dark wool an...
Oops, you need an account for that!
Log in with your social account:
Or enter your email: