Monday already?

Alas the weekend is already over. There should be one week a year where it's weekend the whole week.

Oh well. If this is your first time reading my blog, welcome! I'm glad you've stumbled across (or been linked to) my page.
The purpose of this blog is to help me improve my writing skills by writing one short story a week inspired by my readers and posting it on this blog for compliments and constructive criticism.

On Mondays I usually ask for ideas from my readers about a story to write. The stories need to be short, around 1-3 pages on Word, so that readers can actually make it to the end in one sitting.
Since today is Monday I'm opening up the comment floor to suggestions of a story. Anyone can respond so if you're new to this blog or you don't know me very well or at all, feel free to still suggest a topic.

Since I'm only writing one story a week right now, obviously not everyone's story topic will be picked. I'll pick the one I like best, the one I think would be easiest, or sometimes the one I think will be the biggest challenge.
I'll write it during the week and post it on Saturday for people to comment on.

There are some rules about the topic suggesting/commenting.

-Since the stories are short, the suggestions have to be short. A topic between 1 and 2 sentences is best. Please no paragraphs or deeply developed plots. 


-The topics have to be G-rated. I want this blog to be enjoyed by everyone and comfortable for everyone. 


-I am a Christian and occasionally there may be a religious bent to my stories. I won't write on anything that goes against my faith and I won't accept criticism about my faith or views in any story comments. I understand that not everyone will agree with me but this is not the place for religious argument or debate. Please keep any such comments to yourself.

-If you comment on a story and give feedback I do need honesty but keep it polite and constructive. I love to hear compliments but I *need* to hear criticism. I'm a big girl so don't hold back telling me if you see something in the story that's horrible or needs fixing.

- No one reading this has my permission to copy, change, or re-post these stories elsewhere without speaking to me FIRST. If I found that someone was trying to get my story published or claim undue credit, I would pursue legal action against that person.

-Since I'm setting up rules for readers, here's my promise to you: These stories are inspired by my readers and so I will never try to publish them or sell them without the explicit permission of the person who suggested the topic. 


Reader, I hope you're still with me after that unpleasant block of bold. I feel like a mean old schoolteacher writing up rules but sometimes it's good to set out your goals and desires so everyone's on the same page.

So....now it's your turn. Think of a G-rated story topic about 1 or 2 sentences long and post it in the comments. Like I said, I can't pick everyone's topics every week but if I don't pick yours you can always suggest it next Monday.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and please comment below!