We are back to the number one requirement of any author.

Butt in the chair. If you don't do the work, nothing gets accomplished.

I also submitted a short piece to a flash fiction contest. The work as originally written was 1800 words. The contest called for a max of 500 words.

I cannot express the agony of carving elegant phraseology in order to meet the guidelines.

Jodie is grateful that i don't resort to drink in times like this.