🆆 Micro Monday: Take Chances, Make Mistakes
Micro Monday Newsletter Prompt #121
It's Micro Monday, where you get a quote and a writing prompt to help you build a portfolio of work. If you're new to micro prose and writing with me, check out this post here.
Quote #121
Take chances, make mistakes. That's how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.
Mary Tyler Moore
Prompt #121
What's your morning routine?
Set the timer for 10 minutes and start writing. When the timer goes off, give the piece a title, count up the words, and post it below.
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Coffee Time, 250 words