Writing Exercise
Embracing the Future: The Evolution of Modern Work Culture. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
From Cubicles to Coffee Shops Gone are the days when the typical 9-to-5 job meant sitting in a cubicle all day long. With the rise of technology, remote work has become increasingly popular, allowing people to work from anywhere – whether it's a cozy corner at home or a bustling coffee shop. This shift has not only changed how we work but also redefined our relationship with productivity and creativity.
By Bevan Keren3 months ago in Writers
Confidence
In every mirror, I sought a phantom, pursuing an illusion that had been escaping me for what felt like an eternity. I had mistakenly labeled this part of myself as 'dull', 'untalented', and 'delusional', yet I yearned for this missing piece to return and make me whole.
By "Ann Garza"3 months ago in Writers
Ghost of Tenzan. Content Warning.
The crowd’s screams roared through the rundown stadium, shaking the metal beams overhead. The speakers crackled, spitting out static as the commentator’s voice echoed.“AND THE MATCH HAS COME TO AN END! A NOT-SURPRISING FINISH FROM THE GHOST AND RAZOR’S CONTINUED REIGN!". Hands shot out, digging into to the chain-link fence as the crowd chanted; some in excitement others in vain. Money passed from hand to hand. I caught the opposing team’s manager grimacing while the broker took the briefcase with that smug, greedy grin.
By INKσϝVOIDS3 months ago in Writers
I Was Robbed
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What if? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers prompts — The Exercise — Here is the situation: You have just come out of the movie theater around seven in the evening, and you are mugged — a person asks for your money, then knocks you to the ground before running away. Or make up your own situation. Next, pretend you are telling the account of this event to five different people: Your mother, your best friend, your girlfriend or boyfriend (or wife or husband), a therapist, a police officer, The Objective — To become conscious of how we shape and shade the stories that we tell to each other according to the listener. Your characters also tell stories to each other and make selections about content according to who they are telling the story to, the effect they want the story to have, and the response they want to elicit from the listener. A lot of dialogue in fiction, in real life, is storytelling — and there is always the story listener who is as important in the tale as the tale itself.
By Denise E Lindquist3 months ago in Writers
Ink Made of Memory
One rainy evening, I opened an old notebook and found pieces of myself I thought had disappeared. The pages, worn from years of neglect, were filled with scribbled lines and trembling handwriting—fragments of thoughts I once thought too fragile to hold onto. At first, I felt the rush of nostalgia, the same familiar twinge of vulnerability I’d felt when I first wrote them. But as I sat there, reading the half-finished thoughts, I realized something unexpected: they had become bridges back to the person I once was.
By john dawar3 months ago in Writers
The Pages That Saved Me
I began writing only because I had nowhere else to place the weight I was carrying. Grief, fear, shame—each emotion felt like a stone tucked deep inside my chest, heavy enough to slow my breathing but invisible enough that no one around me noticed. I didn’t set out to create anything beautiful or profound. All I wanted was relief. A place to put the things I didn’t know how to say out loud.
By john dawar3 months ago in Writers
Why Security Tool Diversity Matters: Exploring the Best Snyk Alternatives for Modern DevSecOps Teams
In the world of application security, brand recognition can create a powerful sense of safety. Tools like Snyk have become household names, synonymous with developer-first security. Their success has rightfully highlighted the importance of shifting security left and empowering developers to own their code's integrity. For many organizations, Snyk is the default choice, a one-stop shop for securing the software development lifecycle.
By Shahid Publisher3 months ago in Writers
Sunday
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What if? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers prompts — The Exercise — Title it “Sunday.” Write 550 words. The Objective — Certain words and ideas, such as retirement, in-laws, boss, and fraud, serve as triggers for stories or scenes in fiction. Sunday is one of these. Try to think of others.
By Denise E Lindquist3 months ago in Writers
When Silence Learns to Speak
Silence was the first language I ever learned. Not the silence of peace, but the silence that grows inside a person when their truth feels too fragile to release. I carried it like a second skin—thin, invisible, and impossible to peel away. People saw me as quiet, composed, gentle. They didn’t see the storms that raged beneath my ribs. They didn’t hear the words I swallowed day after day because I didn’t know where to put them.
By john dawar3 months ago in Writers
A Special Rock from Karelia—This Is Shungite?
Shungite is not just an ordinary black rock. It comes from the Karelia region of Russia and is believed to be around two billion years old—older than the first complex life on Earth. Because of this incredible age, unusual carbon structure, and unique abilities, shungite has continued to amaze scientists, teachers, and students for many years. Whether you’ve heard about it for its scientific value, its use in cleaning water, or its popularity in wellness trends, shungite remains one of the most fascinating natural materials ever discovered.
By Shahid Publisher3 months ago in Writers
