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The Angry Housewife

How dangerous can vacuum cleaners be? Housewife, Dawn, doesn't much like housework -- and her vacuum cleaner doesn't much like her ... The third in a series of short stories by Camlo de Ville Sharon and...

4 comments    entertainment writing funny
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Two Edged Sword (writing competition)

This competition is for bragging rights only--no money is being dispersed. I will build the foundation of the short story, you get to finish it. The rules are simple: No profanity. Send submissions...

11 comments    writing fiction write
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400 Alternative words for said

Said, said, said! Does the word 'said', drive you mad? Is it your dream, your fantasy to write a story? Do you have a book in your head, but 'said' gets in the way? Books are what drive most authors...

121 comments    tips writing books
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Rosalind

Rosalind. If I ever have a daughter, I think that'll be her name. Her name will be Rosalind, and everyone will call her Rose or Rosy, and I'll never cease to be annoyed by it. Her name will be Rosalind, not...

1 comment    writing mother story
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Five Key Elements Of Writing A Short Story

(In response to THIS request) Writing a short story can be broken down in many ways, but the following five elements constitute what I believe make up a pretty solid core: Character Desire Conflict ...

40 comments    advice writing short stories
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How To Get Started Writing A Children's Story

I have just finished writing my 900th children's story and I still have many more ideas yet for many more new stories. I have several different characters that I use over and over again in my stories. I also...

2 comments    children writing write
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101 Writing Prompts To Inspire You

Compiled here are 101 great ideas to get you inspired and working on your next writing project. Want to tell a story, but have no idea where to start? That’s where writing prompts come in. Think of it like...

18 comments    advice arts poetry
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The End Of A Friendship: A Short Story

Disclaimer: This is a short fiction story. Gloria was a Freshman in college when she first became friends with Roxanne. One day in economics class Gloria was taking notes when she was sitting next to...

33 comments    relationships friends college
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First Steps in Children's Story Writing

Every author is different, so every approach will vary. However, this is what works for me. When looking for a book idea, one productive way to start is by checking out what issues are currently out there in...

5 comments    advice children writing
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