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Suddenly Senior
Bruce writes about the shock of aging and invites us to think about departed friends and the bonds we shared.
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Forcing the idea onto the page
Sometimes the pen feels heavier than usual. Sometimes the page looks whiter than before. We’ve all stared at that blank page, knowing that there’s an itch to write within us,…
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Journeys and writing
I’ve drafted and scheduled this post early as by the time it reaches you, I’ll be on my way home from a two-week holiday in Cambodia, flying from Siem Reap.…
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Excellent Mediocrity
When a new and previously unknown word appears on my horizon I like to greet it like a friend.
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The Thing You’re Most Afraid Of
"the thing you are most afraid to write. write that." Nayyirah Waheed from salt I heard this quote a few months ago and it stuck in my mind. If you…
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A CAT AND MOUSE GAME
The cat is called Princess. She adopted us in early August after being abandoned for some time, a common problem in France. After much TLC, she’s grown into a beautiful…
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Pick a Year, Any Year
If you are looking for a new prompt for writing a new short story, or even something longer, then have an exact year get the ball rolling! By simply plucking…
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Seeing the Other Side
Write 500 words (or more if you’re having fun) to go with one of the three photos you see below. What’s going on behind the window, the wall, or the…
