Here’s an interesting little phrase to jump-start your writing today. What can you do with it? Remember, you only have 10 minutes to write, so let your imagination spur you on. And there’s something new: a contest with publication as the prize. When you’re finished writing your story, send it along to me, and I’ll post the three top entries on Monday. Email to a.prompt.a.day.contest@gmail.com

Ready? Start with:

If only the cookies hadn’t been stale…