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Writing Prompt: Fan Fiction

By: dev-dorrance
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Mar. 12th, 2021

When people typically think of fanfiction, they don’t initially think of renowned works of literature. But many popular novels started out as fanfiction, including Twilight, Fifty Shades of Grey, Mortal… Writing Prompt: Fan Fiction

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Writing Prompt: Valentine’s Day

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Feb. 11th, 2021

For some people, Valentine’s day is a day to celebrate the love they have for their partner. It’s a day they look forward to, a day filled with candy hearts,… Writing Prompt: Valentine’s Day

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Writing Prompt: Habits

By: dev-dorrance
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Jan. 8th, 2021

One of the biggest things that distinguishes us as individuals is our habits. They may seem small, but the little mannerisms or behaviors we exhibit unconsciously really make us more… Writing Prompt: Habits

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Writing Prompt: Gift Exchange

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Dec. 24th, 2020

Picture this: It’s Christmas morning and you and your siblings are all rushing downstairs to open presents. Your family is waiting for you and so is the Christmas tree which… Writing Prompt: Gift Exchange

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Writing Prompt: Hallmark Movie

By: dev-dorrance
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Dec. 10th, 2020

Anyone who has seen even one of the Hallmark Christmas movies knows the formula. A busy businesswoman in her thirties is going home for Christmas for the first time in… Writing Prompt: Hallmark Movie

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Writing Prompt: Thanksgiving Dinner

By: dev-dorrance
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Nov. 19th, 2020

How do you typically spend your Thanksgiving? Do you spend it at a very picturesque dinner with your family, catching up while taking scrumptious bites of home-cooked family recipes? Do… Writing Prompt: Thanksgiving Dinner

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Writing Prompt: Halloween Night

By: dev-dorrance
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Oct. 29th, 2020

Halloween, like every major holiday, garners a lot of differing opinions. There are some people who spend October watching horror movies, picking out five different costume options, and complaining that… Writing Prompt: Halloween Night

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Writing Prompt: Horror Film

By: dev-dorrance
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Oct. 2nd, 2020

It’s a cold dark night as you’re walking home from your friend’s party. They’re only a few blocks away from home, you think, but as you start your trek in… Writing Prompt: Horror Film

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How to Pick Up Writing Again

By: dev-dorrance
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Sep. 10th, 2020

You hear it all the time- true writers must be writing constantly, always working on their craft. Though this message can be motivating at times, it can also make you… How to Pick Up Writing Again

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Writing Prompt: Responsibility

By: dev-dorrance
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Sep. 3rd, 2020

Nothing shakes up your life quite like a new and unexpected responsibility. You have your routine down, life has been going smoothly for you, and then all of a sudden-… Writing Prompt: Responsibility

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