Writing to spec – you’ve heard the term. It means writing what the publisher wants. Can you do it? In our new feature - Make-A-Story™, we ask you to create a story with these elements. The story can be set in any time frame, any length, must adhere to our guidelines and have our standard Christian world view.
An antique thimble
A book of poetry
A flight attendant
Make-A-Story™ Monday - This Week's Writing Prompt
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