I enjoy writing challenges, and recently, the Southern Christian Writers Conference offered one that captured my imagination. The prompt was simple: write a story about a rainy day in 1,000 words or fewer. The genre was entirely up to the writer.
My first thought was to write a children’s story. I love creating stories that encourage children to read, explore, and discover wonder in everyday experiences. I also wanted to show that when plans change unexpectedly, a disappointing day can still become a wonderful adventure.
In my story, a young girl is disappointed when rain threatens to ruin her plans. She is spending the day with her grandmother, and they had hoped to visit the park. Instead of staying inside, Grandma helps her granddaughter discover that rainy days can be full of beauty, fun, and surprises.
Their adventure is brightened by colorful umbrellas and a game based on the five senses — sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Together, they discover the unique sights, sounds, and scents that only a rainy day can provide.
I am delighted to share that “Rainy Day Adventure” earned third place in the Southern Christian Writers Conference contest. The story will also be included in the conference’s annual anthology.
If you’d like to read the story, you can find it here.
