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Idea You Can Steal 50: Burying the Records
A lawyer’s job is more than stirring speeches and courtroom theatrics. There are legal precedents to research and analyze, and briefs to carefully write which lay out your arguments before you ever get to present them verbally in court (if it ever gets that far). This story will focus on the more mundane adventures that…
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Writing Prompts 40
Happy Easter! Here’s some prompts for you to enjoy.
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On the Red Line, Part 7
As the train sped away from Broad Street station, David realized that there was no use in lying anymore. Bern knew too much. It made no difference whether the rest believed him or not. He had to tell the truth. “Now headed toward Nielsen Quay. Next stop: Mason Plaza,” the recording announced. David began, “Mia,…
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Writing Prompts 39
Here’s your monthly set of writing prompts, as promised. I’ll settle back into my normal posting order in April.
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Using Random Word Generators
I’ve written a fair bit on the theory behind conscious inspiration and the differences between it and the unconscious inspiration most of us are familiar with. I’ve yet to talk about what this conscious process actually looks like. Today, I aim to finally tackle that aspect by demonstrating how I come up with writing prompts…
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Idea You Can Steal 49: Meet Their Maker
Doing something different this month by starting off with an Idea to Steal, rather than a pack of writing prompts. Don’t worry. Prompts will come later in March.
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Creating a Stable Connection to Your Imagination
I mention Christopher Vogler so often on this blog, it’s become a running joke at this point. Though I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the two men who influenced Vogler’s work. The most obvious is Joseph Campbell, specifically his book The Hero with a Thousand Faces. A subtle influence in Campbell’s work — one…
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Writing Prompts 38
Sounds like most of the US is having some crazy winter weather. Here in my neck of the woods, we’ve had plenty of snow the past two weeks. I’ve gathered some writing prompts to keep you company. Best enjoyed warm.
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On the Red Line, Part 6
David’s phone buzzed. A text from a familiar number appeared.
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Idea You Can Steal 48: Stuck
It’s been a stressful week for me, so no quippy intro this time, y’all. Here’s your Idea to Steal for January.