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Writing Prompt: Trick-Or-Treat

By: dev-dorrance
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Oct. 29th, 2021

When it comes to Halloween night, there is one occurrence that is inevitable for virtually everyone: trick-or-treaters. Giggling children, donned in costumes ranging from cute to terrifying, will be knocking… Writing Prompt: Trick-Or-Treat

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Writing Prompt: Gift Exchange

By: dev-dorrance
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Dec. 24th, 2020

Picture this: It’s Christmas morning and you and your siblings are all rushing downstairs to open presents. Your family is waiting for you and so is the Christmas tree which… Writing Prompt: Gift Exchange

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Writing Prompt: Hallmark Movie

By: dev-dorrance
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Dec. 10th, 2020

Anyone who has seen even one of the Hallmark Christmas movies knows the formula. A busy businesswoman in her thirties is going home for Christmas for the first time in… Writing Prompt: Hallmark Movie

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Writing Prompt: Halloween Night

By: dev-dorrance
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Oct. 29th, 2020

Halloween, like every major holiday, garners a lot of differing opinions. There are some people who spend October watching horror movies, picking out five different costume options, and complaining that… Writing Prompt: Halloween Night

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Do You Want to Build a…Novel?

By: dev-dorrance
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Jan. 13th, 2015

With plenty of snowflakes in the forecast lately, we thought “Why not write about snowflakes … the Snowflake Method that is!” With 2015 well underway, if your New Year’s resolution… Do You Want to Build a…Novel?

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New Year, New Chance to Make Your Dreams a Reality

By: dev-dorrance
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Jan. 6th, 2015

“New Beginnings are in order, and you are bound to feel some level of excitement as new chances come your way.”- Auliq Ice As the first full week of 2015… New Year, New Chance to Make Your Dreams a Reality

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‘Tis the Season for Holiday Reading!

By: dev-dorrance
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Dec. 22nd, 2014

It may be hard to believe, but in just a matter of days, all of the shopping, gift wrapping, baking and decorating that you’ve done for Christmas will finally be… ‘Tis the Season for Holiday Reading!

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“How About a Casserole” This Holiday Season!

By: dev-dorrance
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Nov. 25th, 2014

Whether you’re prepared or not, this Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, and people all over the United States will be getting together with family and friends to celebrate. Though Thanksgiving is… “How About a Casserole” This Holiday Season!

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Scaring up a Good Read: Dorrance’s Spooky Reading List

By: dev-dorrance
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Oct. 28th, 2014

With cooler weather upon us, it seems like the perfect time to cuddle up indoors with a cozy blanket and a good book. If you are in need of the latter,… Scaring up a Good Read: Dorrance’s Spooky Reading List

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A Deeper Look into the Story of Christmas

By: dev-dorrance
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Dec. 31st, 2013

Although Christmas has come and gone, the meaning behind Closer to The Real Christmas Story sends a message that resonates with many this time and throughout the year. Throughout the… A Deeper Look into the Story of Christmas

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