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Hello and welcome back to Writing Prompt Friday. Hey...wow...is it August already? When did that happen? Oooops. Looking back over the years I've been blogging here on Rubber Ducky Copywriter, I wish I wish I could say this is the first time that time got away from me. Hopefully, you're doing well and staying safe… Continue reading writing prompt friday: breaking news
Hello and welcome back to Writing Prompt Friday! Most of all, happy Valentine's Day. If you're a regular, thank you for stopping by. I appreciate the likes, comments, shared stories and the fact that you take time out of your day to visit. Any readership is a privilege, and I appreciate you. If you're new here, I… Continue reading Writing Prompt Friday (Valentine’s Day)
As many of you know, November is coming up and with it, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Now, I love that for an entire month, writers gear up for a marathon of dedicated writing at the cost of personal time, family time, work time (I assume) and in some cases, personal hygiene—or so I’ve read.… Continue reading Why NaNoWriMo 2019 is not for me
Hello and welcome back to Writing Prompt Friday! As much as I'd like to give a preamble and lead-in to this week's writing prompt, I don't want to bias your perspective because these prompts are about your imagination and your story. Let's just say, I've been chanting this phrase regularly these past few days. Enjoy! I am… Continue reading Writing Prompt Friday (ficus edition)
Your writer's muse is undependable. You’ve got deadlines? The muse is outta there; you’re on your own. Mine lets the door slam behind her on the way out as she calls “Bye, Felicia!” over her well-groomed shoulder as she takes off to enjoy herself while I work. I’m a copywriter. Deadlines are my daily norm,… Continue reading Taking care of your inner hamster
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