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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Writing Prompts 63
Back in January, I planned to be working on something meaty by now — something I’d publish by the end of the month. That, uh… didn’t happen. Real life obligations have popped up, and they want to stick around until Easter. So, expect delays. Also, my muse has fallen down a rabbit hole and hasn’t…
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Idea You Can Steal 76: The Binding Curse
It’s been snowy and bitterly cold where I live. The perfect weather for staying in and working on my writing projects. Here’s a new story idea you can steal and enjoy with your favorite seasonal drink.
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Writing Prompts 62
What better way to re-launch the blog than bringing back one of its staple features? Monthly writing prompts. Here’s a new batch of five for the new year.