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  • What to Tell

    What to Tell

    Last time, I began (what is shaping up to be) a lengthy discussion on showing and telling. I introduced Peter Rock’s essay “The Telling that Shows” as the piece that ended my own confusion surrounding this topic, as well as the method of writing a planning script to help me utilize both concepts in my…

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    December 20, 2024
  • Idea You Can Steal 84: New Town

    This isn’t my last post of 2024. But it is my last chance to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Here’s a story idea to feed your muse over the holidays. I hope you make happy memories with family and friends this season. See you in 2025! Public opinion turns against a…

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    December 13, 2024
  • Why Writers Should Show AND Tell

    Why Writers Should Show AND Tell

    Show, don’t tell. Personally, I kinda hate this phrase.

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    November 22, 2024
  • To the Capital [Script]

    (Night on the train. Low, rhythmic clatter of wheels. Moonlight peeks in through the window of the compartment. Silas sits on the bed, his back against the wall of the car. His eyes are closed, taking in the silence.)

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    November 22, 2024
  • Writing Prompts 69

    The weather is turning colder, and Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Wishing you happy times with your family and plenty of food for your table. Here are some writing prompts for your imagination to munch on.

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    November 15, 2024
  • Friday Flash 18: To the Capital

    Friday Flash 18: To the Capital

    Night had fallen. The moon peeked through the window of the train compartment. Silas sat on the bed, his back against the wall of the car. He closed his eyes, taking in the welcome quiet.

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    November 1, 2024
  • Idea You Can Steal 83: The Decay

    The weather has finally cooled off where I live. Time to curl up with a seasonal beverage and enjoy this Idea You Can Steal.

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    October 18, 2024
  • Writing Prompts 68

    Happy Pumpkin Spice Season! Before I share this month’s prompts, I have an announcement to make. I will stop posting writing prompts in early 2025. While preparing for the WordPress launch, I discovered that coming up with prompts and ideas to steal wasn’t fun anymore. I want to focus on a few big projects at…

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    September 20, 2024
  • Idea You Can Steal 82: Beware, Kids

    Hey all. No witty intro this time, I’m afraid. I’ve got several things cooking behind the scenes, so I need to make this post quick. Here’s one more story idea for you before the seasons change.

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    August 23, 2024
  • Writing Prompts 67

    A belated Merry Christmas in July to all of my Southern Hemisphere readers. Here’s a new batch of writing prompts for all of you to enjoy.

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    July 26, 2024
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