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The Monocle
Feb 15, 20232 min read
It's been a while...
Welcome back! Well, probably like all of you life has gotten in the way of writing and honestly living the way we would like. But enough...
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Adriana Gillander
Mar 15, 20221 min read
Magical World Building Template
We made the template made in Canva, and here is the link. As with the previous link you need a canva account, then make a copy of the...
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The Monocle
Mar 11, 20224 min read
Write for Ukraine
Lena and Adriana are both from the U.S.A., but like the rest of the world we are horrified by the events occurring in Ukraine. We both...
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Lena LaCrosse
Mar 8, 20221 min read
Coffee at the Dog Park(250 word-revised-genre:rom-com/action:grinding coffee beans/word:tense)
Sandy scanned the park, unclipping Baxter’s leash; she spotted bulldogs, chihuahuas, and various mixes frolicking around. No rambunctious...
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Lena LaCrosse
Mar 6, 20223 min read
Who is Lena LaCrosse?
Adriana did such an amazing job introducing herself, I thought I should make an attempt. There is a short and sweet intro followed by a...
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Adriana Gillander
Mar 6, 20221 min read
#Beyond Van Gogh
Yesterday my sister took me to see Beyond Van Gogh an immersive experience. The front room had lighted boards to learn about his life....
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The Monocle
Feb 27, 20221 min read
Free Story Arc Templates
When I'm writing I like to be inspired by visuals. Personally I'm a pantser / plantser. But I like using Pinterest, Canva, and Tidal to...
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Adriana Gillander
Feb 22, 20224 min read
Must have books for your shelf!
So I know as an author/ writer I should love reading all sorts of books on writing. But I don't. As you know I'm a slow reader, and I...
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Adriana Gillander
Feb 22, 20223 min read
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Lena LaCrosse
Jan 29, 20223 min read
The Love and Death of a Criminal
Writing Prompt using https://writingexercises.co.uk/scenario-generator.php Scenario: You've been ordered to kill someone you've fallen in...
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Lena LaCrosse
Jan 9, 20221 min read
Love at First Sunrise (100 word-revised-genre: romance/action: tying a shoe/word: deal)
She took a breath while the last bits of orange faded away leaving the sky bright and blue. The roar of waves filled her ears. “It’s a...
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Lena LaCrosse
Jan 9, 20221 min read
Ringing in New York (250 word-revised-genre:romantic comedy/action: delivering a package/word shock)
Sarah pulled on her sweatshirt and plopped down on the couch. She looked at her phone, wondering why Tommy hadn’t responded to her last...
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Adriana Gillander
Jan 2, 20224 min read
Come on Eileen
Ghost Story / A trailer park / A corkscrew (1,000 word limit later edited to 1,037) “Come on Eileen. Pedal faster! You’ll be last again....
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Adriana Gillander
Jan 2, 20222 min read
“Ride of My Life” 250 word (updated to 306 words) Ghost Story / Riding a Ferris wheel / tape.
“Step right up! You — yes you! Come closer, don’t flee,” said a booming, gravelly voice. His wraith-like bony finger pointed at me from...
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Adriana Gillander
Dec 31, 20214 min read
Caught in the Loop (NYC midnight challenge -suspense, a call center, treadmill )
“Welcome to the LOOP Julianne! Here’s your space. We don’t believe in cubicles- it’s all about energy, ” Dianne said as she flashed her...
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Adriana Gillander
Dec 31, 20211 min read
Cutting an Impression (100 word micro-fiction genre: Comedy/action: Chopping a vegetable /word:hyper
Bernie huffed, then opened yet another drawer in the hyper-organized kitchen. ‘Where’s a knife?’ she wondered as she regretted trying to...
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