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“So, we’ll just mix this up and before you know it…”
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“Information and entertainment, blended together seamlessly, until you get…”
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“This is way more than we’re going to need.”
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“Your story seems to have a few holes in it…”
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“You might want to try a little charm and a few pleasantries.”
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We were pretty sure we were about to witness a complete disaster…
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“So what are the odds you’re going to implode before you even start?”
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“Time for a new wardrobe!”
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“Go ahead, give me every detail. I can handle it.”
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We had reached the inescapable conclusion that…
Tag Archives: Inspiration
11 Writing Prompts for October 22
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“I feel that at a certain age, we should all stop being excited about life.”
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“Do you even have any cleaning products?”
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So I have some bad news and some really bad news.”
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“Why do you think I’m Native American?”
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“Covering your eyes won’t make it go away.”
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“Walking down the middle of the street is only going to…”
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“Not too thrilled that you’ve decided on him…”
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“I mean, who even thinks of the weird names of these medications?”
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She was brave. She was daring. And she stood by me when I faced down the 28 rugrats…
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“Hey, the fun starts now!”
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When they told me I had to wear a shirt to school, well, that was it for formal education.
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11 Writing Prompts for October 20
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We saw no reason why he poured that stuff in the tank, but it seemed to work.
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“Quick. Tell me two good reasons why we should be together!”
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The 80’s came and went, but left this guy on our doorstep.
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“Right about now would be a good time to buck up and tell the truth.”
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We were ju-u-uust about there…
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“You really don’t see the problem?”
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“It’s time for you to look out for number one.”
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”Pacing myself was not going to help here…
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“Your behavior was more than a little provocative.”
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“Why don’t you team up with Snellwood?”
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“Yes, it is my fault. But I can’t undo this..
10 Writing Prompts for October 18
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“Sure—what the heck—I’ll marry you.”
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“You’re not a lawyer, are you?”
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“Connect the dots, Einstein.”
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“Do you really think she’s guilty?”
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“It’s time to take the leap.”
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“This dog…is he planning to stay on my lap all night?”
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“Why do people always ask me that?”
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“Your apartment…could it be in a seedier part of town?”
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“Hey, enough with the theatrics. Either make your phone call or haul your butt into the cell.”
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“You’re kidding! I get a corporate credit card?”
“Yes, it’s yours. But don’t go nuts.”
I didn’t hear a word he said.
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How to use writing prompts, from WikiHow…
10 Writing Prompts for October 4
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“Trust me. This will help you grow and become a better person.”
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We hated to admit it. She was right and we were, well, deep in left field…
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And with those words, he had entered the hallowed halls of dinkdom…
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I just wanted a nice party for Jamie, and then this…
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The coach smirked, then looked on admiringly. “He’s small, but he’s slow.”
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This was more than a school prank.
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“Come on now, Love Buckets, hand it over.”
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“Are you doing all this just to hurt me?”
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Let’s just say his romantic plan completely unraveled.
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“There is no world where I can sit by and watch this happen to my kids.”
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How to use writing prompts, from WikiHow…
Curation Tuesday–A few pearls of wisdom from The Creative Compass
Curation Tuesday–A few pearls of wisdom from The Creative Compass
Curation Monday: A final look at If You Can Talk, You Can Write
Pssst! Here are three answers from Joel Saltzman’s Pop Quiz #5 [Subtitle: Ten final questions you can’t get wrong.]
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Inspiration leads to imitation, which leads to: d) your own style.
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What’s needed is courage: Having the d) fear but doing it anyway.
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What most people call writer’s block, we call d) perfectionist’s block.
His book’s final page…
Curation Monday: A final look at If You Can Talk, You Can Write
Pssst! Here are three answers from Joel Saltzman’s Pop Quiz #5 [Subtitle: Ten final questions you can’t get wrong.]
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Inspiration leads to imitation, which leads to: d) your own style.
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What’s needed is courage: Having the d) fear but doing it anyway.
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What most people call writer’s block, we call d) perfectionist’s block.
His book’s final page…
11 Writing Prompts for Sept. 30…and how to use them.
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“Leave? To go where?”
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“Are you serious? You talked yesterday about staying here for good. And now this?”
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“I feel so stupid. I should have known this would happen.”
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“Why are we in the same spot we were in ten years ago?”
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“Let’s just agree. This guy is far from a perfect ten.”
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“You’re definitely a royal something.”
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“You and I both know you’re the reason we imploded.”
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“No, I am not a stalker. And yes, we do keep running into each other.”
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“Out with it! What’s your question?”
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It was time to put an end to this little rebellion.
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That dog’s eyes said one thing: “I am going to love you into oblivion.”
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How to use writing prompts, from WikiHow…
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