Here’s a set of activities that might guide anyone working on a novel or short story.
First write the following list: 10 Things in the Setting Organized By Size
1 A mushroom-cloud of doom
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10 A five-sided die.
Now do 10 push-ups. Now! (This is not a joke.) (Feel free to do them on your knees if full push-ups aren’t available to you. That is ok.)
Time to do this list, now: 10 Comfort Foods Your Character Might Have Had Before or After The Scene
1 Burnt Ends
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10 Papaya Ice Cream
Do 10 jumping jacks now. (Still not a joke.)
Here’s the final list: 10 Things You Can See From The Window
1 A dog chasing a plastic bag.
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10 A mushroom cloud of doom (a different one)
Time to do 10 squats.
This is an exercise designed to break inertia, supply neural connections, and fire endorphins. Good luck!
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