Writing Exercise
Five Stars for Dying
The day I was killed was the best day of my life. It just did, mostly because it got me out of Wednesday. The universe that morning was calling the roll, and I was not so much as present. My toaster felt the need to turn my bagel into a mini frisbee.
By Diane Fosterabout a month ago in Writers
Making A Short Story Less Long
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What If? Writing Exercise for Fiction Writers prompts The Exercise — Here are the events that might make a long short story. Write a scenario in which you indicate + Where you would place a full scene or incidental scene. + Where you would use summaries, either narrative summaries or summarized scenes and indirect discourse. The Objective - To learn to identify which parts of a story should be presented in a scene and which parts of a story should be summarized. To develop an understanding of pace.
By Denise E Lindquistabout a month ago in Writers
She Said Happy New Years!
Ten years ago we formed BittenappleTV to showcase the little guys with the big dreams. To let them share all about their projects. To also run around the Tri State Area and beyond showing off all the events and things around. Taking a Bite out of the Apple and sharing it with you.
By WrittenWritRalfabout a month ago in Writers
ChatGPT as a Business Partner: How AI is Revolutionizing Operations, Marketing, and Innovation. AI-Generated.
ChatGPT Is No Longer a Tool — It’s a Low-Key Business Partner Introduction: More Than Just a Tool For years, businesses treated AI as a fancy calculator—useful, but limited. Enter ChatGPT, and suddenly that perception changes. It’s no longer just a tool; it’s quietly stepping into the role of a business partner. Imagine a coworker who works 24/7, never complains, and can brainstorm ideas in seconds—that’s ChatGPT. From drafting emails to analyzing market trends, it’s handling tasks that used to eat up hours of human time. And the surprising part? Companies are noticing that it doesn’t just follow instructions—it offers insights, suggests improvements, and even inspires creativity. It’s subtle, almost invisible in its support, but its impact is undeniable. What once was a novelty is now becoming a silent partner in strategy sessions, marketing campaigns, and product development. In short, businesses are discovering that ChatGPT isn’t just a helper—it’s someone you’d want in the room when decisions are being made.
By David Johnabout a month ago in Writers
Language Differences
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What If? Writing Exercise for Fiction Writers prompts The Exercise — Examine a scene you are having trouble with, one that (1) demands action, although not necessarily physical action, and (2) provides a turning point in your story. If you don’t yet have such a scene in your story, try writing one. Make it at least three pages long, although five pages will give you a greater chance to develop the personal dynamics and show how the balance of power can keep changing. Tish, discovering that Mort has cheated her in a business deal, confronts him with evidence that would stand up in court, forcing him to return funds he has stolen. Alycia, a charming jewel thief, is caught in the act by her intended victim — an attractive diamond merchant — and seduces him, ensuring both his silence and the gift of a handsomely insured necklace. The Objective — To show that by the time the scene is over the position of dominance has changed while the characters remain consistent and credible throughout.
By Denise E Lindquistabout a month ago in Writers
THRESHOLD
THRESHOLD, a simple word with many meanings. Some may think of it as simply a limit for things, with both its highs and its lows. Indeed it is true to an extent that it means those, but for others it could mean much more, for example, life or death. Every person has a certain threshold, be it high or low. However when those limits are reached and extended well beyond, the result becomes the same, just GOOD or BAD. Take for example, imagine if you are someone whom people know as a very tolerant person (someone who never 'crashes out' or loses it), and they just continue to poke and banter with you even if you are feeling down or tell them to stop...
By JUST A GUYabout a month ago in Writers
