Bernadette Braganza

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WEP: Only 28 Days Left

January 20, 2019:

I’m sitting in a comfy chair staring at the screen. Only 28 days left…

‘Ping!’ I pull down the notification screen to see that movie download has been completed. I immediately hit play.

February 5, 2019:

Whoosh, just got home. I open my bag and pull out my phone, only to see that HUGE list of things to do. Time to get busy…

February 15, 2019:

Ok, tight deadline. I’m staring at the screen again.

**IDEA!**

February 16, 2019:

Done! My article for WEP February is finally done.

March 24, 2019:

I’m sitting in a comfy chair staring at the screen. Only 28 days left…

Word Count 108: FCA – Preferred (Though all kinds of comments are welcome)

The February 2019 WEP Challenge: 28 Days. (Click here to know more.)

Bernadette Braganza

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45 responses to “WEP: Only 28 Days Left”

  1. I’ve Shifted! – Randomzb

    […] PPS: While doing it you can also check out my new blog post for WEP here. […]

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  2. Toi Thomas Avatar
    Toi Thomas

    I enjoyed your story. It’s really short so I read it a few times. I think it’s about the cycle of writing and submitting to WEP or any other blog. It’s the process of coming up with an idea, writing it out, and then doing it all again, right? In any case, nicely done. Also, be sure to submit your link to the main WEP page in the comments so more people can read your story. http://writeeditpublishnow.blogspot.com/2019/01/wepiwsg-first-challenge-of-2019-sign-up.html

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks for reading 🙂 Will certainly do so.

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  3. rolandclarke Avatar
    rolandclarke

    Now that’s a crafty take on the theme and set-up for the next. Short and sweet. And crafty.

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks Roland 🙂

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  4. Elephant's Child Avatar
    Elephant’s Child

    Huge smiles.
    The last few prompts ideas have withered on the vine here.

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  5. Jemi Fraser Avatar
    Jemi Fraser

    Love it!!! I can totally relate to this!! 🙂

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Nice to hear that I have another person in the same boat as me 😉

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  6. cleemckenzie Avatar
    cleemckenzie

    I love that you made this as brief as the month, a clever device. And I love that you got the idea with a sort of “Ping!” like the downloaded movie.

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Always trust a movie for some juicy stories (at least that’s what I think)

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  7. Denise Covey (@DeniseCCovey) Avatar
    Denise Covey (@DeniseCCovey)

    Hello Bernadette!
    That was an interesting way to look at the challenge! I think the prompt caused many of us to have a deep think about how to approach it.
    Thank you for participating!
    (Your blog wouldn’t let me choose the account I wanted, so I used Twitter. Not much good for this!) This is where you’ll find me!
    http://dencovey.blogspot.com
    Denise

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Hi Denise,
      Sorry for the issue. Have sorted it out. Thanks for reading 🙂

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  8. Olga Godim Avatar
    Olga Godim

    Oh, you made me laugh.

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Nice to hear you enjoyed it 🙂

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  9. rxena77 Avatar
    rxena77

    All of us have been there. 🙂

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Ah… Another one like me 😉

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  10. Debbie D. Avatar
    Debbie D.

    Hahaha! Good one; so clever. ☺

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks Debbie 🙂

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  11. Nilanjana Bose Avatar
    Nilanjana Bose

    Thanks for the chuckle. Who doesn’t relate to this? Brilliant use of the prompt. Thumbs up!

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks Nilanjana. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

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  12. patgarcia Avatar
    patgarcia

    Hi,
    A very unique idea. I could relate to some of this. I especially love that it got to the point and was short and sweet.
    Shalom aleichem,
    Pat G

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks Pat 🙂

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  13. christopher scott author Avatar
    christopher scott author

    A standout and unique take on the contest prompt. Well done, Bernadette.

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks Christopher. Glad you like it.

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  14. lgkeltner Avatar
    lgkeltner

    I can relate to this in so many ways! I keep telling myself that I have plenty of time, then I let the deadline sneak up on me anyway. Well done!

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      We all do. Thanks for reading 🙂

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  15. dolorah at Book Lover Avatar
    dolorah at Book Lover

    LOL, now that’s my kind of procrastination. Except its computer games that “I’ll only play for 15 minutes” that keep me from writing and posting.

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Well, for a time it used to be the same (I just uninstalled all games)

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  16. BellyBytes Avatar
    BellyBytes

    How I can relate to this brain freeze….. enjoyed your crisp style.

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks 🙂

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  17. Anstice Brown Avatar
    Anstice Brown

    Very meta! I always procrastinate, but I actually find I come up with better ideas when I have a tight deadline. The urgency of it somehow makes me more creative.

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  18. DG Hudson Avatar
    DG Hudson

    Interesting in its brevity. Sometimes a few words are all you need. Hope you will write more next time.

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Hmmm… Maybe will. I’m actually quite used to writing stories between 100-300.

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  19. Rebecca Douglass Avatar
    Rebecca Douglass

    Love it! You really do capture the struggle to write, submit, repeat as an unending cycle—including the many distractions that make it hard.

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Good to hear that you enjoyed it 🙂

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  20. N. R. Williams Avatar
    N. R. Williams

    Sometimes I feel that way about anything I write. Too funny,
    Nancy

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks Nancy 🙂

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  21. Sally Stackhouse Avatar
    Sally Stackhouse

    Short and sweet.

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  22. Jemima Pett Avatar
    Jemima Pett

    I know how you feel!!

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Then welcome to the club!

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  23. hilarymb Avatar
    hilarymb

    Hi Bernadette – oh how easily we fall into this trap … think we’ve done it as we’ve posted … yet of course more things waiting to be done – let alone the next post … clever take – and thanks for coming by my blog -cheers Hilary

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks for reading Hilary 🙂

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  24. Cara Hartley Avatar
    Cara Hartley

    I know this feeling. One down and on to the next one. When I am a ghost I will probably haunt computer labs attempting to write stories.

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    1. Bernadette Braganza Avatar
      Bernadette Braganza

      You’re probably gonna scare away a few budding writers and most coders.

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  25. Michelle Wallace (@mishy1727) Avatar
    Michelle Wallace (@mishy1727)

    A clever take on the prompt and realistic portrayal of a writer’s reality.
    It’s a win-win!

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