10-Word Challenge

Use the following words, at least 8 out of the 10, and write a poem, short fiction, or creative nonfiction essay. The only requirement is that you use each word at least once. The theme can be anything. Your story can be any genre.

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This week's words: 1. approximation 2. column 3. crazy 4. basin 5. chewable 6. adsorbable 7. hollowness 8. terrific

9. drifter 10. salt

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Send your Word document to: Ariel.Publishing.LLC@gmail.com after making the $6 payment via email to the same email address. Include your transaction ID with your submission.

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General Guidelines: Submit up to 2 poems or one flash, micro-fiction, or creative nonfiction piece, a maximum of 750 words.

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Our previous Challenge Winners are below. Click the "Winning Story" button for each to read their work.