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Introducing Traveler Ghost

November 14, 2023 | 2 min read

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Tired of the monotony of modern tech? So are we. Let’s go back to the future. 👻

From Dave Grohl’s see-through guitar to your Nintendo controller, we humans have always been fascinated by the inner workings of the tools that help us live our lives. To that end, let us introduce the new Special Edition "Ghost" Traveler.

An affectionate callback to the futuristic tech of Y2K and beyond, this unique Traveler design features a clear body that will help you see things in a whole new way as you work through the guts of your story.

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Transparency At Its Finest

What do the 1939 World’s Fair and your childhood Nintendo controller have in common?

The Clear Craze.

Complex products in clear housing have been wowing audiences since 1939, when General Motors unveiled the Pontiac Ghost, the first transparent car in the U.S., as part of their “Futurama” exhibit. The Pontiac Ghost gave people a peek under the hood — literally — and was supposed to be a glimpse of the future.

Well, we’re not all driving around in clear cars these days. But you probably did notice the Clear Craze in the 80s and 90s.

From Crystal Pepsi to Tamagotchis, translucent iMacs and that Conair Clear Light-up phone that your sister used to tie up the phone line, transparent products became ubiquitous.

(They were also common in prisons, for security reasons, but we don’t expect you to know about that.)

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It’s What’s On The Inside That Counts

Feel like a kid again and rediscover the joy of writing without boundaries. When you bring a little play back to your writing process, you’ll never guess where the stories will take you.

So be weird. Do the unexpected. Grab Ghost before it’s gone.

We’ve only made one batch, so get your order in and start seeing things like never before.

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July 30, 2026 2 min read

PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH

Calling all micro-fiction storytellers! 🏁

For the second year in a row, Freewrite is teaming up with Grant Faulkner, co-founder of the Flash Fiction Institute and author of The Art of Brevity, to bring you the fastest, most adrenaline-pumping writing event of the year.

Whether you're a seasoned writer or a creative rookie, the Freewrite 500 is your chance to rev up your imagination, write a 500-word story, and win big.

You do not need to own a Freewrite to participate.

 


Can't view the form? Email us at annie@astrohaus.com with your name and email address to register.

 

How It Works

🎟️ Fill out the form above to secure your spot. It's totally free. (You must register to participate.)

📖 Watch the free mini flash fiction lesson by Grant Faulkner, which includes the announcement of the prompt for the contest. WATCH IT HERE.

📝 You'll have the weekend to finish and submit your 500-word storybased on the prompt by end of day on Monday, August 17. Entries must be 500 words or less. The entry form is plain text. Any necessary formatting should be noted in [brackets]. SUBMIT HERE.

✏️ Our judging panel, led by Faulkner and made up of writers from the Freewrite team and the Flash Fiction Institute, will judge each piece based on: length (500 words), relevance to the prompt, and creativity.

🥇 NEW THIS YEAR: The panel will select three finalists, and then announce one grand prize winner.

All work must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, August 17.

The Prize Pack

One winner will receive:

  • Publication on the Freewrite blog and Flash Fiction Institute blog
  • 1 Freewrite Traveler
  • 1 hour-long one-on-one coaching session with Grant Faulkner
  • 1 free Flash Gym session with the Flash Fiction Institute
  • 1 Words Are Hard prompt deck
  • A paperback copy of Set Your Story Free, the ultimate guide to freewriting
  • A digital copy of the opening chapter of Grant Faulkner's book, The Art of Brevity

Second and third place writers will each receive:

  • Publication on the Freewrite blog and Flash Fiction Institute blog
  • 1 Freewrite Alpha
  • 1 free Flash Gym session with the Flash Fiction Institute
  • Words Are Hard prompt deck
  • A paperback copy of Set Your Story Free, the ultimate guide to freewriting
  • A digital copy of the opening chapter of Grant Faulkner's book, The Art of Brevity

The Schedule

  • Thursday, Aug 13: Lesson & prompt announcement
  • Monday, Aug 17: Submissions deadline
  • Monday, Aug 31: Finalists announced
  • Monday, September 7: Grand prize winner announced

Questions? You can reach us at hello@getfreewrite.com.

Write on.

The Freewrite 500 Pit Crew 🏁 

Full contest terms and conditions

July 29, 2026 1 min read

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July 21, 2026 2 min read

We're thrilled to introduce you to the winner of our Journey to a BillIon Words Giveaway: author P.L. McMillan.