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  • Idea You Can Steal 81: Hard Times Get Harder

    Now that I’ve launched my Odysee channel, you may see inspiration posts like these appear less frequently. I’m still keeping my promised twice-a-month posting schedule; I’m just splitting my time evenly between the channel and the blog. The monthly blog post may be a set of writing prompts, a story idea you can steal, or…

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    June 28, 2024
  • [Announcement] I’ve Launched an Odysee Channel

    I’ve wanted to start something like this for years, but life and social anxiety kept getting in the way. When I was laid off from my day job last October, I took that as my cue to finally make this dream a reality. Now, I’m excited to announce that I’m posting videos on Odysee, and…

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    June 14, 2024
  • Idea You Can Steal 80: One Man’s Trash

    All the pieces are coming together behind the scenes. It’s so exciting! I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on. As eager as I am, though, it’s probably wise to run a few more tests before releasing this project onto the internet. Stay tuned for a big announcement in June. Until then, here’s…

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    May 31, 2024
  • Rendezvous at Stone Crossing

    Unlike the bare concrete and steel of stations like Coldessi Boulevard or Paulownia Square, Stone Crossing had a grand street level lobby. White fluted columns held up the arching roof. Old ticket booths lined two walls, their windows barricaded with gilded brass bars. Advertising posters hung over every free section of wall space: shows that…

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    May 17, 2024
  • Writing Prompts 66

    I didn’t realize how badly I wanted to get out of the house until I needed to escape the noise and dust of some remodeling my family’s doing. The change of scenery has been such an inspiration! I oughta do this more often. Speaking of, here’s your monthly dose of writing prompts. I hope they…

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    May 3, 2024
  • Idea You Can Steal 79: The Mind of a Weapon

    Where I am, the temperatures have finally decided to sober up and stay warm. Hope you’re not dealing with any wacky weather where you are. But if you are stuck inside, here’s a story idea to keep you company.

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    April 19, 2024
  • Writing Prompts 65

    The universe: Greetings, Earthlings. Here’s a solar eclipse for you. Me: Hey. The sky’s doing something neat. Everyone else: THE WORLD IS ENDING!!! *mass panic* Sorry y’all, but I can’t help but laugh. This reminds of the Y2K Bug way too much. Any other millennials here who remember that hysteria? Fun times. Anyway, here’s some…

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    April 5, 2024
  • Idea You Can Steal 78: Reconciliation Begins Downstairs

    The cherry trees are in bloom, spring has officially come above the equator, and Easter is around the corner. Hope you’re finding reasons to celebrate the changing seasons. Here’s a new story idea to kickstart your springtime writing.

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    March 22, 2024
  • Writing Prompts 64

    So much staying unsettled irl + writer’s block = severe lack of creativity. Right now, that’s the best I can do for an engaging intro. Here’s a set of writing prompts that might help you the next time you’re in a slump.

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    March 8, 2024
  • Idea You Can Steal 77: The Cure We Need, Not the Cure We Want

    I’ve accomplished a lot this month — a lot that I’m proud of. And I was afraid of being on the verge of a creative slump the last time I posted. One problem, though. You guys probably won’t see any of the fruits of my February labor for a couple more months. Building confidence counts…

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    February 23, 2024
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