Thank you, Christy Hartman!
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Topic: Thank you, Christy Hartman!
Posted By: CoachLisaB
Subject: Thank you, Christy Hartman!
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2026 at 3:27pm
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Christy's article about the elements of an award-winning 100-word story is heartening. I feel like I CAN DO THIS! I've made it to the second or third round every time I've competed in the 100. I know there's something *there* and that I can be doing more of whatever it is. But Christy's article laid out in clear, concise language exactly what makes a great micro, and I'm going to internalize alllll the tips and use them this weekend! If you haven't read it yet, it was in today's email from NYCM. Christy has won the 100-word comp TWICE, and her wins are well-deserved. I've always enjoyed her well-crafted stories and now I know her secrets. Muahahahaha! Good luck to everyone this weekend! https://www.nycmidnight.com/blog/anatomy-of-microfiction" rel="nofollow - https://www.nycmidnight.com/blog/anatomy-of-microfiction ------------- https://coachlisab.com/breakfast" rel="nofollow - 100 R1 | https://coachlisab.com/arc" rel="nofollow - Archive |
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Posted By: jhenn
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2026 at 3:35pm
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I second this! Very helpful article and it got me excited about writing a tiny story this weekend! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g41-a-kingsized-choice-comedy_topic68010.html" rel="nofollow - MF100 R1 |
Posted By: Nimhathuna
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2026 at 5:04pm
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Just read it. Informative and to the point. Enjoyed it. Cheers! ------------- |
Posted By: CoachLisaB
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2026 at 12:57am
Same! See you this weekend! ------------- https://coachlisab.com/breakfast" rel="nofollow - 100 R1 | https://coachlisab.com/arc" rel="nofollow - Archive |
jhenn wrote:Posted By: CHartman
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2026 at 11:48am
You are all so sweet and I'm glad the tips are resonating with you! Good luck this weekend everyone!! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-g15-behind-the-curtains-fairytale-fantasy_topic67613.html" rel="nofollow - 250 R2 |
Posted By: Jennk
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2026 at 5:50pm
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Christy’s tips are amazing! Happy to learn from the micro queen herself! ------------- 100 R1 Romance https://tinyurl.com/235h5s87" rel="nofollow - Adrift 250 R2 Romance https://tinyurl.com/yt7zxhyd" rel="nofollow - Something Sweet - 4th |
Posted By: CoachLisaB
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2026 at 7:04pm
I just learned that she can't compete this year because winning twice has knocked her out of the competition for two years. What a bummer! ------------- https://coachlisab.com/breakfast" rel="nofollow - 100 R1 | https://coachlisab.com/arc" rel="nofollow - Archive |
Posted By: heyerinm
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2026 at 8:33pm
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Couldn't agree more, what a well-written and helpful article. Thanks Christy, and good luck to all competing this weekend! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/m6hj8xd7" rel="nofollow - 100 R1 - Quite the Catch (Romcom) https://tinyurl.com/bdfzmes5" rel="nofollow - Author Archive |
Posted By: Lisa Beth
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2026 at 11:30am
That IS a bummer that 2-time winners can't compete. Then again, I wish I had such problems!  Such great tips from Christy -- thank you for giving us something to chew on as we compete! ------------- Read my 1st Round story titled https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67971_post720646.html#720646" rel="nofollow - This Is How I Fall for You |
Posted By: Tinabeans
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2026 at 12:16am
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It really was a fab piece - thanks so much for sharing that wisdom! ------------- https://rb.gy/c8putq" rel="nofollow - ALL MY NYC ENTRIES https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g25-the-worldend-blight-f-f_topic67980.html#720666" rel="nofollow - 100 2026 R1 |
Posted By: JanetM
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2026 at 2:54pm
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I meant to read it before writing this year's 100, after one of my writing partner/beta readers said she loved it. But a poorly organized calendar had me at a friend's surprise birthday party (I should micro-sized this response!), so I didn't get around to reading it before submission. BUT just did and it IS so helpful, Christy! Thanks so much for sharing! (I remember enjoying your 3 pigs story. :))
And thanks for the reminder link, Coach Lisa! ------------- R1 https://tinyurl.com/3eausdwy" rel="nofollow - Ann and the Sea Monster |
Posted By: Ben Daggers
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2026 at 5:55am
Hard disagree. I'm personally ecstatic that she's been kicked out to give the rest of us a chance for once. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic68142_post721671.html#721671" rel="nofollow - 100 R1 "The Ferryman" https://shorturl.at/mH169" rel="nofollow - ALL STORIES |
Posted By: Lulumacmac
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2026 at 6:05am
Lolz! She is the best! Thank you Christy, you wear the micro queen crown so beautifully! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic68032_post721144.html#721144" rel="nofollow - MF100 R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/author-archive_topic43498_post480081.html#480081" rel="nofollow - All my stuff |
Posted By: CHartman
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2026 at 12:02pm
We will meet in the Twisted Tournament Arena!!! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-g15-behind-the-curtains-fairytale-fantasy_topic67613.html" rel="nofollow - 250 R2 |