Writing Exercise
Knees (Part 1). Content Warning.
I didn’t want to kill any of them, but I had to so they wouldn’t get hurt. I’ve seen the world and what it can do to people. I’ve seen depravity the likes of which you wouldn’t believe. The things men will do when they’re drunk and high on amphetamines and testosterone if a girl or woman is available. Or nearby and unprotected.
By Harper Lewis13 days 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 WrittenWritRalf13 days 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 John14 days 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 Lindquist15 days 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 GUY17 days ago in Writers
Work With Children
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter - What If? Writing Exercise for Fiction Writers prompts The Exercise - This exercise should be done with two or more people; one to read the instructions aloud while the others concentrate on recalling the experience. Red slowly and pause between sentences and paragraphs; the whole process should take at least five minutes. Shut your eyes. Go back in your mind to some summer or part-time job you had in the past. Look at the surroundings in which you were working. See the place in which you worked: factory, schoolroom, restaurant, hospital, store, library, whatever. Or perhaps it is an outdoor scene: beach, road, garden, construction project, ranch, cafe. Notice the shapes and colors of what is around you. Look at the materials with which you are working, note their shapes and colors. Now look at the other people who are present in this scene: coworkers, boss, customers in the restaurant or shop, children at camp, or a babysitting job. Choose one person and observe her closely; notice what she is wearing and the expression on her face. What is she doing as you watch? What gestures is she making? Now begin to hear the sounds that belong to this scene. The clank of machinery, the sizzle of hamburgers cooking on the grill, the splash of water in the pool, the ringing of phones, the thump and hum of music, whatever it may be. Listen to the voices: what are they saying? Perhaps you will hear a line or two of dialogue. What is the person you especially observed saying, and what do you or someone else say in reply? Now allow yourself to experience the smells that belong to this scene: food cooking, fresh-cut grass, motor oil, sweat, flowers, disinfectant, whatever. If you are working in a restaurant or bar, or eating on the job, you may want to become aware of taste too: the lukewarm bitterness of instant coffee in a plastic cup, the sugary chocolate slickness of a candy bar hidden in your desk drawer. Look around you at this point and become aware of the climate of your surroundings. Is it winter or summer? If you are working outdoors, what is the weather like? What time of day is it? If you are outdoors, is the air stuffy or fresh, smoky or clear? What can you see out the window? Next, become aware of the sense of touch, of the textures of the things you are working with: soft or rough, smooth or fuzzy, wet or dry. Notice heat and cold: the damp, icy feel of a glass of soda, the warm or silky texture of a child's hair, the hot, oily parts of a broken lawnmower. Now turn your sense of touch inward; become aware of the motions you are making and the sensations in your muscles; the strain off liftiing sacks of dirt or cement, the pleasure of stirring cake batter around a big stainless-steel bowl, the weight of a tray of drinks on your shoulder. Finally, notice your emotions. Do you like this job or hate it? Are you interested in what is going on around you, or are you bored? Are you tired and depressed or in good spirits? Where will you go when work is over for today? Do you like or dislike the people around you? What do you feel about the person you chose to observe? What do you think she feels about you? What would you like to say to her? If you said it, what would this person probably say or do? When all these things are clear in your mind, but not until then, open your eyes and record them as rapidly as possible. Write in the present tense. Don't bother about legible handwriting, complete sentences, or spelling words correctly: the point is to get this material down on paper while it is still fresh and vivid in your memory. You are not composing a story, only making notes. The Objective - To make some experience as vivid as possible, to recall it in full sensual and emotional detail before you begin to write.
By Denise E Lindquist19 days ago in Writers
Surge of free AI photo editor: smart tools are revolutionizing visual creativity
Surge of free AI photo editor: smart tools are revolutionizing visual creativity In the past ten years photo editing has transformed from a professional skill into a daily chore that is now accessible to anyone with a phone or a computer. What used to take professional software, expertise, and hours of painstaking work can done now be in seconds powered by the exponential expansion of free AI photo editing tools. These solutions are rapidly changing the way individuals, businesses, and creators tell visual stories giving users the ability to create professional, high-quality images without paying a dime.
By Google Account20 days ago in Writers
Sky Diving
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What If? Writing Exercise for Fiction Writers prompts The Exercise - Using the first person, describe an event or action you are fairly sure you will never experience firsthand. Be very specific - the more details you incorporate the more likely it is that your reader will believe you. Include your feelings and reactions. Limit: 550 words. The Objective - Writing what you know is all very well, but it certainly does restrict most of us within narrow confines. You must also be able to write what you don't know, but can imagine. This is what your imagination is for. Let it fly.
By Denise E Lindquist21 days ago in Writers
