The writer Neil Gaiman accidentally misspelled the name Caroline in a book and wrote Coraline instead. It struck him as interesting and he eventually made a character and a whole book around that. It was a mistake but something good came of it. I don’t suppose anyone loves making mistakes, but it’s nice when it…
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Muse on Monday – May 10, 2021, Featuring “Swimming Practice”
It’s Monday again and time for Muse on Monday, the time of the week when we give you a writing prompt. The challenge is to write a short story and use the elements listed below. If you’re 18 years old or younger, you can submit your story using this link for a chance to have…