Resolved

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, your character is having a hard time sticking to their New Year’s resolution.

This time of year, most of us are busy setting ourselves up for the new year—whether it's setting goals, buying new calendars, or pre-planning our vacations, January seems to be when people are setting themselves up for a fresh start.

For today's prompt, your character is having a hard time sticking to their New Year's resolution.

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

Since obtaining her MFA in fiction, Moriah Richard has worked with over 100 authors to help them achieve their publication dreams. As the managing editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, she spearheads the world-building column Building Better Worlds, a 2023 Eddie & Ozzie Award winner. She also runs the Flash Fiction February Challenge on the WD blog, encouraging writers to pen one microstory a day over the course of the month and share their work with other participants. As a reader, Moriah is most interested in horror, fantasy, and romance, although she will read just about anything with a great hook. 

Learn more about Moriah on her personal website.