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What fun! I may not do all (or any) of these as the busyness of the holidays ramps up, but these prompts are evergreen and I’ll be revisiting them.

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Oh wonderful! Thanks for reading, Andrew!

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This is wonderful Kathy! Thank you for your generosity in sharing your brilliant insights into writing flash pieces. Have a restful Christmas with renewed creativity in 2025. X

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Thanks for this kind note, Jayne! Warm wishes to you and yours for a wonderful 2025! xo

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Thank you for these generous writing prompts!

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My pleasure! Thanks for reading!

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thank you - I am a hoarder of prompts and very appreciative of these

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My pleasure, Kerry! Enjoy!

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Perfect timing - thank you.

Happy holidays!

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Oh great! Happy holidays, Laura!

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Thanks for this generous gift. A delight to discover in my inbox this morning. I wish you a fruitful Christmas season!

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My pleasure, Jane! Happy holidays!

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Thank you for your generosity, Kathy! And your childhood photo from ‘62 is a treasure! Have a restful break. 💛

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My pleasure, Belinda! And thank you! ❤️

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Am recovering from breast cancer surgery this month. You have no idea how much creative hope a “glimmer” provides, especially as healing seems to take so much mental/physical/spiritual energy. Enjoy your holiday, Kathy. 🩷

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Annie, I’m glad the prompts provided you some creative hope! I’m sending you all good, positive healing thoughts right now and onward on your journey. Have a lovely, restful holiday. ❤️

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Oh!! I've been looking for writing prompts/lists & this really came up at the perfect time!!! Thank you :) :) :)

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My pleasure! Enjoy!

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Love these! Thank you, Kathy! ❤️

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Thanks for reading, Kristin! ❤️

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Kathy, this list of prompts is such a gift. I can’t wait to dig in. I wanted to tell you that I attended your Webex workshop last week and your prompts were so inspiring. I wrote two beautiful pieces from that, and when they’re published, I will definitely give you credit. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I wish you a very Merry Christmas!

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Tracie, that's great to hear! Thanks for taking part in the workshop and thanks for subscribing to my newsletter! Merry Christmas to you, too!

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I appreciate these prompts and intend to use every one of them! Thank you and happy 2025!

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Oh, I'm so glad Leslie! Thank you so much and yes, here's to a great 2025!

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Check out my friend Jan Elman Stout—she is a master of flash fiction and has won awards for it

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Thank you

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If you go to my substack things we love and search for flash fiction the entry will come up

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Thanks, I'll check it out!

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Yes, I know it’s a small world. I’m a painter myself but also write a weekly newsletter. I featured Jan one time

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How great you know her. She was my college roommate! I was just visiting her in Chicago

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A lot of us know each other in the flash world. I've hung out with Jan in person, too. She's a lovely person.

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I know Jan! I agree she's a wonderful writer!

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Thank you!

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Thanks for reading, Tami!

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Thank you! I'm traveling, which always induces joy (visit with first grandchild) and dread (writing goes to hell). Little prompts to keep me going. Happy holidays to all.

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Ah, enjoy your road trip and visit with your grandchild! My first and only grandchild is going to be here for Christmas. I'm so excited! Thanks for reading!

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Thank you. Happy holidays from this almost happy, overfed child, 1959.

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Thanks, Nan! xo

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