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While talent might determine the quality of the writing, and many of our Talers have these in buckets, the basic skill is actually a result of something more mundane: consistent practice.

Write a scene or story that includes: a rainbow, a heart, a horse shoe, a crescent moon, a leprechaun hat, a unicorn, a balloon, or a shooting star.

Characters in a Crunch Photo by Etienne Girardet on Unsplash Write a scene or story that includes a character eating cereal. What does a character's favorite cereal say about their personality? Do they carefully pick the marshmallows out of their Lucky Charms, or do they eat Aldi bagged cereal by the handful straight out of the container? Or, perhaps your character prefers a healthy oatmeal with no added sugar. Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below. Tags

In the Listings Photo by Eleanor Styles on Unsplash Find a listing for a home for sale anywhere that piques your curiosity. Take a look at the photos. What type of story do you envision taking place inside this home?  Do you see a murder mystery taking place in a Victorian mansion? A rom-com in the high-rise urban condo? A fairy tale in a country cottage? Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below. Tags

Look at the description of the scent of a bottle of perfume or cologne. What notes does the maker list? Include each of these words in a scene or story.