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Sunday, January 23, 2011

100 words: you can do anything!

I'm participating in a weekly writing challenge: 100 words. Each week, Velvet Verbosity posts a prompt, and participants write 100 words, in any form, that evoke the word. This week's word: credentials.


You Can Do Anything!
“Welcome to freshmen writing,” she said, standing behind the oak lectern. “I’m going to take attendance, and then we’re going over the syllabus,” she glanced down at her notes. Make a joke. “I won’t make you write just yet.” Her eyes peered over the tops of her faux tortoiseshell glasses. A few smiles, no laughs. Try harder. “So, please tell me what you want to be called. You can even make up a name! I did!” And credentials, too. Laughter, finally. A Master’s in positive psychology easily became one in English. Now, take out your pencils and write,” she smiled.

2 comments:

  1. Interesting. Autobiographical? ;)

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  2. Yes! I think we may all be guilty of inventing ourselves somewhat. It's the living up to our inventions that sometimes gets us into trouble. I like this!

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