Why do you write?

Out of 42 submissions for last week’s featured challenge, with a grand total of 27 likes, the winning entry* was an untitled piece by @StellarBee.

You’ve seen her around. You have read, liked, and commented on many of her posts. But... who is she?

Stellar “StellarBee” Bigatel is a fifth grade student and Seattle native. We caught up with her on Wednesday to announce the news. To say that she was elated is an understatement. Below are a few highlights from the interview.

P: How do you feel about the big win?

S: It’s exhilarating to have the opportunity to be published for the first time. I didn't think it would happen this soon.

P: What does it mean to you to be included in a publication like Quail Bell?

S: I think it's cool to be a girl getting published in a magazine run by women and to think that my writing is included with genres that I like to read.

P: What advice would you give to people that want to incorporate writing into their everyday lives?

S: I say go for it! Write as much as you can, when you can. Share your stories with others… Never give up on writing just because sometimes you can't get it right. We all struggle with one thing or another and it just makes us stronger.

Please join us in congratulating Stellar on a well-deserved win and THANK YOU to everyone that participated. We look forward to hosting more opportunities like this in the future.

-The Prose. Team

(*Corresponding link will be released in this week's newsletter.)