What is the 99-word Writing Challenge?

It is a DAILY writing challenge that prompts you to write exactly 99-words to complete a story based on Merriam Webster's Word of the Day. The goal is to stimulate the writing bug, expand our vocabulary, and support other writers within the Steemit and HIVE writing community.

Hello friends! With apologies, the Word of the Day wasn't purposefully skipped nor has it ended. I've been organizing, promoting, and launching Geek Out Virtual Con, a 2-day livestreaming event hosted by GeekInsider.com. No joke, I needed yesterday to recover. So today, I'll post today's WOTD and previous three that I missed.

Writer's option

Using the 4 words, you have the option of creating four 99-word stories or one 300-500 word story. Let's see what you've got!

• • ^{Don't forget to add the link to your #ninetyninewords story in comments.}

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⚜️ It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.
^{– Mae Jemison}

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Lightning Round Write-Up
99-word writing challenge

Using Merriam Webster's Word of the Day

pandiculation
expiate
hypnagogic
umbra

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WRITING CHALLENGE

• Leave a link or your #ninetyninewords story in comments below
• You must use the word of the day somewhere in your story
• Interact with other writers
• Have fun!
• Don't forget to drop a link to your post in comments
• ps - if you miss a day, that's okay! Visit any word of the day and drop off a story. The point isn't the word but it is about the writing activity and fun.
• Visit WordCounter.net for your word count.

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^{We are seeking long-form storytellers}

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This is cross-posted from the Apostrophe pod on Whaleshares and modified for Steemit and HIVE. Please feel free to cross-post your stories and participate on all platforms.

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• Do you love writing?
• Are you looking for support in expanding your writing experiences?
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