Today's Quick Fill #164
Today's Judges
Annie
Rex
Professor Sterling
Annie
Judge · Lenient
A children's book author who believes the best writing makes people feel less alone. Celebrates warmth, humor, and honest joy.
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Rex
Judge · Lenient
A theater director who lives for the dramatic moment. If it doesn't make him gasp, it's not trying hard enough.
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Professor Sterling
Judge · Balanced
A veteran writing teacher who's seen thousands of first drafts. He knows exactly where your story is trying to go, even when you don't.
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“The detective's hands trembled as she opened the file, and there it was—a photograph she'd buried three years ago, and ___
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staring back at her from the evidence locker like an accusation.”
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