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Need a plot?

April 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Although this generator is not as fun and random as the YWS generator…it has some pretty good ideas!

 The story starts when your protagonist hires a lawyer.
Another character is a meterologist who is sensitive to others’ auras.
Try it out here: Plot Scenario Generator

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Writer’s Block Antidote #17

December 19th, 2007 · No Comments

I am a master at this.  Will you challenge my ways?
 It’s the holiday season, and you still have a lot of shopping to do, so you’re skipping work. Your boss, who won’t accept, “I’m not feeling well,” as an excuse, requires a more outlandish reason. Write an excuse that begins, “You’re not going to believe [...]

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Lazy Kid Gets An A - You Can Too!

December 19th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Check out this article called “The Lazy Man’s Definitive Guide to Writing an “A” Paper” (rated PG13 for a small bit of language).  Personally, I love to read…I really do.  But, there are definitely those books I would prefer be locked in a closet never to rear their ugly heads with a professional backer behind them [...]

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Quick Writing Exercise

December 15th, 2007 · 6 Comments

Alright, grab a piece of paper and a pen.  Then at the top of the page (or anywhere really) write 5 consonants and 3 vowels.
Once you’re done, hit the jump.

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