the story of 365

We are a Geelong-based group of writers, aiming to improve our writing by devoting an entire year to snippets of fiction and writing.

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Sarah #365

I can’t believe I have finished, but here I am at day 365 and it’s all over. Lets be honest I cheated the system a little bit by combining some days and spamming over the last day or so but I got there and I am happy that I did.

Thank you Tumblr, for reading the writings of a few uni students, each like and reblog gave us the motivation to continue. 

I hope writing continues to be a major part of my life, maybe not an everyday part, but at least something I turn to in my spare time.

I am going to miss this little blog, but in the same way that you miss school or miss an ex, enough for you to think fondly of it but not enough for you to want to do it ever again. 

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Sarah #364

An incomplete list of the things I love:

1. Late mornings

2. You.

3. A good shower.

4. My family.

5. My friends.

6. Tea and coffee

7. Giraffes

8. Finishing things.

9. Finding the perfect gifts for people.

10. Making lists.

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Sarah #363

Dear Future Me,

I hope you find the courage to go out for your dreams and what you want. I hope you finally decide that just because someone has given you a chance it doesn’t mean that you owe them anything. Please fight for what you think is right for you, and don’t let someone put doubts into your mind. Just because they gave you a job doesn’t mean they can treat you badly. Please, find what you love and do it, because right now its hard and I don’t have the options to make a change.

Sincerely, Me.

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Sarah #362

The Perfect Way To Meet

I saw your last concert, you played the entire United Paper People album, and I screamed when you started this song, I think this was the best way to say goodbye and hello at the same time.

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justine ~ day three-sixty-five

Often it’s the last day that we remember the most clearly: the last day of school, the last day of a trip.

Perhaps that’s because the last day is usually incredible, it usually sums up all the other days.

This last day is no different, and thus I suspect I will remember it for many years to come; particularly when I’m asked to respond creatively to a writing prompt. I will pick up my pen and smile.

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Sarah #361

It’s 10.30 and I’m trying my hardest to finish and oh god I can’t think of anything to write, free writing is too much for my tired mind right now. 

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Day #365

Today is our last day, and so our last prompt is, suitably, the last day.

Give it your all, writers. It’s been a pleasure (:

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Sarah #360

I think I’ve done like 40 posts in less than 24 hours, I am determined to finish this! 

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Sarah #359

The monochrome colours cheer, as the bounce begins, the whistles, the sirens, the shouts, the game is here. 

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Sarah #358

I guess I have improved on my poetry. It’s always a challenge to try and find a unique and poetic way to describe feelings or things in a way that relates to other people.  I love poetry and I hope to continue this learning journey to improve it further.

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Sarah #357

Monday is on it’s way but I don’t want Sunday to kiss me goodbye just yet.

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Sarah #356

An old favourite prompt - make a poem out of book titles.

Diving into the wreck, burning in water, drowning in flame, the realm of possibility. What the living do when we were young.

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Sarah #355

What I’ve learnt on this 365 journey:

1. This was SO much harder than we thought it would be.

2. The excitement wears off.

3. My imagination wasn’t as good as I thought.

4. Its hard not to regurgitate old content.

5. The people of Tumblr are supportive.

6. I’m not very good at daily commitments.

7. Short story prompts are the devil.

8. I really love writing about love.

9. Writing the prompts was fun, but I always cursed myself when it came to responding to them.

10. I’m going to miss doing this.

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He doesn't look dangerous.

Writer’s Block

In one sentence is the spark of a story. Ignite. Mission: Write a story, a description, a poem, a metaphor, a commentary, or a memory about this sentence. Write something about this sentence. Be sure to tag writeworld in your block!

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Sarah #354

He doesn’t look dangerous, but then he looks at me, and I know I’m done for.

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Sarah #353

It feels funny to not have uni books to buy or a timetable to groan about. I feel like I’m missing out on something that, last year, I couldn't wait to end. This time of year used to be exciting, I got all organised with my pens and my highlighters and my diary (all soon to be lost or forgotten in the next few months). As sick of it as I was, I think I’m going to miss it, the studying, the classes. I guess its hard to comprehend that such a major chapter in my life has ended, and I am not liking the beginning of the new one. 

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Sarah #352

I think there is a major difference between being smart and being wise. Being smart is knowing when someone is treating you badly. Being wise is making the decision to walk away.

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Sarah #351

For those that I cherish, I thank you, for rising me up when I am at my lowest, for giving me strength when I am at my weakest, and for loving me when I am at my ugliest.