Writer’s Room | Daily Inkling
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“Writer’s Room”
As a writer, is there a particular room where you live that inspires your best work?
Squids, Screwtapes, and Suspicions: How the Daily Inkling Got Its Name
Nikki and I like to consider ourselves excellent name-givers. Not a week goes by where weren’t trying to name something. We didn’t, after all, just come up with a name like Ezri (our cat) off the top of your head. Like designing a logo, the intentionality of what you call something or someone will shine through in all aspects of its lifespan.
We find no distinction between a name and a title. Perhaps a title pertains to creative content, while a name pertains to a living thing. Still, articles, blog posts, and videos take on a life of their own every day, and those renditions are effectively the “baby” of the composer. I know I would defend some of my favorite blog pieces with the nearly the alacrity of my own child. (Note to self: that statement might need revising once I have a child.) Continue reading “Squids, Screwtapes, and Suspicions: How the Daily Inkling Got Its Name”
Stranger Confessions | Daily Inkling
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Stranger Confessions
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You’ve obtained a journal — one with a multitude of confessions inside, but you don’t know who this book of secrets belongs to. What do you do with it?
Objects in Motion | Daily Inkling
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Objects in Motion
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On a scale of 1-10, how important is exercise in your life? What is your go-to routine for getting the most out of your workouts? Continue reading “Objects in Motion | Daily Inkling”
Here’s the Pitch | Daily Inkling
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Here’s the Pitch
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Admit it, we’ve all had a weird idea for a movie. What’s your pitch? Continue reading “Here’s the Pitch | Daily Inkling”
Prompt Prompt | Daily Inkling
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Prompt Prompt
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How do you kickstart your writing process when the words just aren’t flowing? Do you have any reliable methods for writing quality pieces despite the lack of creativity? Continue reading “Prompt Prompt | Daily Inkling”
Me From the Past | Daily Inkling
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Me From the Past
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How far do you have to look back in your life before you begin to dislike the person you were? Describe this individual based on who you are now. Continue reading “Me From the Past | Daily Inkling”
Mirror Universe | Daily Inkling
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Mirror Universe
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Write a summary of one of your favorite books, films, or video games, but change key details to mean their opposites. What kind of story do you come up with? Continue reading “Mirror Universe | Daily Inkling”
Good Reception | Daily Inkling
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Good Reception
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A weird side effect of a popular ointment causes humans to grow an antenna after five years of daily consecutive use — something that slipped past the drug testing agencies of the world. The antenna has a purpose, though! What is this new appendage useful for? Tell us a story about its ensuing situations. Continue reading “Good Reception | Daily Inkling”
Cold Pizza Cafe | Daily Inkling
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Cold Pizza Cafe
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They say you can sell anything these days if you market it correctly. Open up your own cafe where you sell cold pizza, and write a story about how you’ll keep it in business. Continue reading “Cold Pizza Cafe | Daily Inkling”
