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Prompts:

1. Write a few pages about someone trying to track down a long lost family member who has a good reason to stay lost.

2. The Easter bunny, Santa Clause, the tooth fairy...a lot of folkloric beings have become ingrained in our culture. Today, step outside the box and write a few pages about a new imaginary being that leaves behind gifts, except, this time, they are for the adults.

3. What’s the best gift you ever received? Write a few pages telling us what it was, and why you appreciated it so much.

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Tips:

1. Did you know that a writing space curated to your needs will make you more efficient, productive, and even creative? So, if you don’t have one already, set up your ideal writing space. Then, set a timer for 15 minutes and get writing!

2. Stories usually have one driving force behind them: plot or character. Of course, both of these elements are strong in good stories, but one usually has more influence. When you are reading, think about whether a narrative is carried by a compelling plot or a character that almost walks off the page.

3. Mood can be defined as the certain feelings and vibes that are evoked. This can be hard to trace, but, when you read, you may simply feel happy vibes or even an aura of menace. This can be created by anything from a thunderstorm looming on the horizon, threatening a summer day at the beach, to cheerful dialogue. Mood helps place us in the world of the story.

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