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Playing with styles and genres
John shares an exercise that encourages you to try out different styles and genres on the same initial prompt
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THE PERSONAL IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Nigel invites us to think about the ongoing impact of climate events, and to write from a personal perspective.
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I’d give the world to know…
https://pensaroundtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/osman-rana-Oi1fJwi35oI-unsplash.jpg Today I spent an enjoyable time with my distant cousin, who is also a cellist, and the chef of a local hotel, a South African who sings. I'd adapted…
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Wednesday, Thursday and a Nice Ogre
This was originally a short sketch, but I’ve pruned it back and left out things like Directions, Props, etc. which we don’t need. Ron and Don, elderly gentlemen who have…
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To Whom it May Concern
It was my daughter’s 1st birthday last weekend, so I have decided to write her a letter, then keep these letters in a book. In the letter, I reminisced on…
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One for the birds
Witnessing a drama with animal participants, John suggests a couple of writerly things to do from that starting point.
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Hanging out with Your Characters
I hung out with a real character last night. After dinner, I went with a friend to a small, crowded jazz bar reported to be serving up the best espresso…