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Max Echard's avatar

This hit in such a grounded, honest way. That blank screen dread is so real, and I loved how you broke it down with such a gentle clarity. The idea of mining personal stories—especially the offhand things we overhear or nearly forget—is such a beautiful reminder that life is always giving us material if we pay attention.

And that 9/11 “what if” angle? Gave me chills. It’s the kind of prompt that lingers long after you’ve read it.

This felt like a conversation with someone who gets it. Thank you.

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Mary's avatar

Thank you so much for your comment. The "what if" angle is maybe one of my favorite and most chilling prompts that I like to use if I'm really blocked.

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