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Obsessed with something? Tell us about it.

Our "I'm Obsessed" contest closes August 31!

In 101 words or fewer, tell us the story of a niche hobby or special interest. Perhaps it's a totally made-up obsession or a club you're already a member of. A magical society? Chess club? We'll leave that up to you. Entry is free. The creator of the most compelling story wins a free Gotham class of their choosing.

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Obsessed with something? Tell us about it. Our Im Obsessed contest closes August 31! In 101 words or fewer, tell us the story of a niche hobby or special interest. Perhaps its a totally made-up obsession or a club youre already a member of. A magical society? Chess club? Well leave that up to you. Entry is free. The creator of the most compelling story wins a free Gotham class of their choosing. Enter at the link in our bio! #writingcontest #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writinginspiration #writingprompts #writingtips #writingchallenge #writingmotivation
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Happy Pride Weekend, writers! Your story deserves to be celebrated. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Since ballot boxes are on our minds today, we thou Since ballot boxes are on our minds today, we thought we'd reminisce about another important box... The Gotham Box! Gotham boxes once painted the streets of NYC (and got a fair amount of screen time!). We like to be green where we can, so we moved away from the paper catalogs the boxes used to house, but they're no less iconic. If you're a New Yorker, do you remember spotting a Gotham box? Let us know! Oh, and try to get out and vote today if you can. #writinginspiration #writing #writerscommunity #nyc #manhattan #nycfilm #writingsociety
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