38ยฐC fever, backwards tracks, a time change, and a kind stranger: my worst trip, and why it's my best story.
The Tiny Crystal Glass With My Grandma’s Name on It
A glass the size of a thimble holds my grandmother's name and a whole kitchen of memories. What object holds yours?
Always Eat at the Famous Fast-Food Chain in the Railway Station (and Read Something Unfamiliar Instead)
Eat the familiar burger, read the unfamiliar page. A funny travel rule and a free place to meet new writers.
Finish Him! What Mortal Kombat and Prince of Persia Taught Me About Finishing a Story
Arcade fights, Persian palaces, and three lessons on finishing a draft, plus a friendly place for work in progress.
I Keep My Goals Like Sourdough Starters: Hidden in a Jar Until They Rise
I keep my goals secret like a sourdough starter. Today the biggest one starts to bubble: the New Literary Society eMagazines.
Day 30: Exploring Easter: From Horses to Traditions
Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite?View all responses For many people, holidays mean tradition, family, and repeating familiar rituals. But for us, itโs more about explorationโof cultures, stories, and different ways people celebrate life. We see holidays as a way to learn, not just repeat. Itโs about respect, tolerance,... Continue Reading →
Day 29: Camping: A Love Story With Mosquitoes
Daily writing promptHave you ever been camping?View all responses Sure. Mountains, seaside, in Romania, Bulgaria, even in Turkeyโbecause apparently I like suffering in different time zones. Itโs โokay-ishโโฆ until you realize something is missing. Like comfort. And sanity. Maybe I just like something soft under my ass. A chair. A bed. Anything that doesnโt feel... Continue Reading →
Day 28: When Focus Leaves the Chat After Lunch
Daily writing promptWhen do you feel most productive?View all responses Honestly? I donโt really track productivity ๐ But right after lunchโฆ letโs just say my brain switches to โsave energy modeโ for sure ๐ฐ๐ Oh yeahโฆ except for today. So if you want to catch me for a chatโฆfollow me on Facebook ๐ https://www.facebook.com/p/Julia-Kalman-100006261335057/https://www.facebook.com/juliakalmanTXT Thank you... Continue Reading →
Day 27: Donโt Askโฆ ๐ Guess My Emojis and Win a Book ๐
Daily writing promptWhat are your favorite emojis?View all responses Donโt askโฆ ๐ Just kidding. If you guess my favorite emojis, I might even give you a book for free I love hearts, kissesโฆ and a few naughty ones Iโll keep secret for now. My top ones?Wellโฆ thatโs classified information ๐ Thanks for reading and responding.Take... Continue Reading →
Day 26: A Letter from the Self You Havenโt Met Yet
Daily writing promptWhat topics do you like to discuss?View all responses These days? Depends who Iโm talking to ๐ But Iโm into tech stuffโapplied IT and whatever the internet is testing in beta this week. Everything changes so fastโฆ and honestly, I love the chaos of it ๐ปโจ If you want to publish something AI-inspired,... Continue Reading →

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