
Writing for the Third Annual Thursday Doors Writing Challenge has begun. If you want to join the fun, pick a door, write a story, poem, novel, screenplay, musical score – anything at all. Post your writing on your blog (or email it to me, if you don’t have a blog) and join the already growing list of writers in the table below. Since there were comments in the list from the photo entry process, I’ve included a link to the new comment box, just below the photos.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please click on an image to open the gallery, as some of the photos are in landscape mode and don’t display well in this gallery block. I chose a Block that displays the photos at uniform size in order to be fair.




































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You’ve already gotten a good start on the inspiration doors collection, Dan. Strangely my head is in a “western mashup” (as in movies) kind of place — which is strange, since I was never that into old westerns. So Mary J’s door is calling my name. The others are fabulous too. Hugs.
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I love old westerns, Teagan. I think it’s a good group so far.
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Lol, Teagan, one of your doors spoke to me. Not saying which one, tho. The wheels are turning!
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Oooh, I’m psyched and curious, Mary J. Let those wheels turn. I’m looking forward to seeing the result.
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Great! Perusing for some inspiration. :) We’ll see. :)
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Are we allowed to write more than one door related post during May? Because I may not be able to pick just one.
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Absolutely!
Last year, I wrote three, as did others. Marian Allen wrote four!
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Ooh, there are so many good doors here how will the authors be able to choose?!!!
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Sometimes they can’t. They have to come back with a 2nd, 3rd or 4th story :-)
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👏💃😃
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food for thought, thinking… https://dymoonblog.com/2023/04/13/exploring/
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I’m not sure if Teresa will see this comment, but her 2nd photo catches my imagination (a tiny structure with an even smaller cross on top). What is the thing to the left of the door? Does (or can) it contain anything? Thanks.
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Oops… correction — it’s her 3rd photo.
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I thought that’s the one you meant.
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I don’t know if you can see it in the image here, but the wall is “etched” (for lack of a better word) with religious symbology. It’s possible the thing next to the door is a font of some sort. You can reply to her comment on this week’s post, or ask her on her post. Just look for Teresa – she did this year’s badge as well.
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Many thanks, Dan.
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Great start Dan. 🙂
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Thanks Cheryl
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🙂
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Incredible doors! I’ll definitely write a poet or two inspired by these. 😊
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I’m glad, Gwen. It’s a fun challenge. Some of these doors lead people in some interesting directions.
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oops…. I meant to say, write a poem (not poet)
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That’s what I thought, then again, maybe you’re next thriller includes a poet ;-)
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HaHa!
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I have a door picture to send you for the writing challenge but I am not sure how.
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Send it to noFacilities@gmail.com Easiest way. Include how you want me to tag it (your name or blog name)
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Is there a word limit or minimum?
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No! I am totally easy on this. You can do a short poem, write a novel, or anything in between.
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Ah, goodie! There are soooo many good doors here ;)
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There will be a few more added this weekend.
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Hi Dan, there are some amazing doors here.
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Wonderful collection, Dan. I’ve created two poems in response to two photos: https://www.gwenplano.com/blog-reflections/dan-antions-thursday-doors-writing-challenge
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Hey Dan! I have a sonnet for the challenge, courtesy of Teagan Geneviene’s photo. I hope you both enjoy and I’ll be back with another post at some point.
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I love your sonnet, Mary. I formatted the list a few minutes ago. I look forward to the future post as well.
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Gosh DN these doors Re are amazing !
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I’m starting with Manja’s green door. (K)
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Hi Dan! I’ve created a tanka in response to Mary Giese’s photo. I’ve just posted it: https://www.gwenplano.com/blog-reflections/a-desert-challenge
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Let me leave here my first entry as well. It’s short but full of American sentences. Do you know it was a thing? The photo is by Susan Rushton with thanks.
https://manjameximexcessive6.wordpress.com/2023/05/11/thursday-doors-gifts-spain-a-door-poem/
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Here’s my second poem. (K)
https://methodtwomadness.wordpress.com/2023/05/11/evasions-thursday-doors/
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Thanks – this is very good.
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Thanks Dan.
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https://dweezepenny.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-keeping-space-poetry.html
I made it Dan! 😊
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Thanks Cheryl – The writing challenge runs all month – you’re welcome to go’round again. This was lovely!
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It could bappen. 😉
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My second entry for TDWC. Thanks Susan Rushton!
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https://seachurn.blogspot.com/2023/05/thursday-doors.html
my door is pink
this is ok i think
Cressida
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Hello Dan,
So many lovely doors.
Here is first of my offerings:
http://suzetteb.home.blog/2023/05/13/57758/
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Hello Dan:
Here is another for #TDWC
http://suzetteb.home.blog/2023/05/15/character-an-elfchen-w3-tdwc/
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I think I got it! Let’s see —
http://oddments70.wordpress.com/2023/05/16/may-16-23-thursday-doors-writing-challenge/
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You got it, and you knocked it out of the park. That is a delightful read.
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Thanks, Dan! I’m congratulating myself on computer skills a preschooler would have, but I pat myself on the back anyway!
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🥳👏
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Here we go, another poem for the challenge, this time it involves certain fish.
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Well done, Manja!
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Trying again! My titles are a bit prosaic, but the doors make up for that!
http://oddments70.wordpress.com/2023/05/18/may-18-23-thursday-doors-writing-challenge-2/
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This is wonderful, Maureen! Thanks!
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Hi Dan,
Tried doing a little write up, my take on the challenge 😊🤞
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Hello Dan,
Here’s another offering,
More to come…
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Hello Dan,
Here’s another offering:
Have a great day…
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I thought two would be all, but this door from Teagan wouldn’t leave me alone, much like your door last year —
https://oddments70.wordpress.com/2023/05/21/may-21-23-thursday-doors-writing-challenge-3/
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This is dark and wonderful, Maureen. Everyone should read this.
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Thanks, Dan. I had some doubts about writing this because of the darkness. Many don’t want to know about it, and heaven knows there’s enough darkness in our lives right now, but my reaction to Teagan’s door was urgent and I had to go with it. This is why I rarely read any fantasy; it brings back life with dementia.
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I understand the doubts, but this was very well done. If you can make people think about these things, that’s a good thing. It was hard to read, but I’m very glad I read it.
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Hi Dan, thanks so much for hosting this fun writing challenge. I didn’t think I would be able to participate, but my muse found me this weekend, and I had a couple of ideas. I love when that happens unexpectedly! :) I wrote two stories:
1. https://brendasrandomthoughts.wordpress.com/2023/05/22/the-other-side/
2. https://brendasrandomthoughts.wordpress.com/2023/05/22/new-life/
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These are both delightful stories, Brenda!
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Thank you for the opportunity and inspiration. I wrote a poem/wish for my daughter: https://joannaoftheforest.wordpress.com/2023/05/21/home-sweet-home-for-dan-antions-thursday-doors-writing-challenge/
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That’s a lovely poem, JoAnna. Thanks for adding it to the challenge.
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My pleasure. I’m glad you like it.
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I really enjoyed doing this! Here’s the final one: (K)
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I haven’t read them all yet, but I have found much to like about this year’s submissions. Here is my last poem of the three in the shape of Double Ennead, written to Brenda’s Sicilian door photo.
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I have enjoyed them.
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Each one I read is better than the previous one, and it’s not a lie.
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I’m glad to hear that, Manja. I am very pleased with the response.
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Hello Dan,
Here is number four of my submissions for the writing challenge:
Trouble:
One more to come…
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