TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 358: Index Cards to Jelly Donuts: The Prompt-Powered Cure for Writer’s Block
In this wild, fast-paced episode of Tell The Damn Story, Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan hit the gas and tear through Plot Holes, dodge Story Stumps, and smash right through Writer’s Block like it owes them money.
Their secret weapon? Creative prompts. From jelly donuts that inspire crime scenes to childhood memories, playlist magic, and the almighty “What if” question, they have a toolbox full of tricks to help unleash your creativity.
Alex and Chris drop gems about how play, randomness, and even the most mundane activities can spark inspiration.
They’ve got exercises, funny anecdotes, and plenty of tips to get your imagination firing like a rocket.
Whether you’re a grizzled writing vet or fresh meat on the creative journey, this episode’s packed with ways to help you Tell The Damn Story you’ve been dying to write.
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00:00 "Writing Prompts Explained"
05:23 Memory Mining for Creative Inspiration
06:47 "Babies: Inspiring Mood Changes"
11:44 Obsessive Painting Distraction
14:35 Ted Lasso's Origin: Comedy Reimagined
18:29 "Bob Dylan's Creative Answer"
20:39 "Embrace Randomness for Inspiration"
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