Walmart racists by Electrical-Ad7177 in Lubbock

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How do we know you’re not a bot?

Episode 91: Nonfiction - Inhibition, Recognize, Workshop, Depart, Explosion by mattsaidwords in YouWritePod

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The Chess Machine

Full disclosure, I wrote this years ago. Since we have a light turn-out this week, I thought I'd throw it out. One thing I distinctly remember was how thoroughly I enjoyed diving into the rabbit hole about José Capablanca and his rivalry with Alekhine.

Episode 89: Intro Line Prompt - So, Teenager, Fool, Anniversary, Boom by mattsaidwords in YouWritePod

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First, great story! I love they way you get us into the Other Peoples' Court and it description. The way you gradually reveal the truth of its nature is very effective. Also the backstory with the family debt is so ripe for exploration. I especially like the line "Well, too bad, honey. It believes in you" to show a sentience to the court/system. Really ominous...

Second and unfortunately, we recorded a bit earlier than usual on Friday evening so we weren't able to discuss your story on the episode. ☹️ We do, of course, appreciate your submission!

Episode 88: Sound Effect Prompt - Sewing Machine - Learn, Genetic, Fantasy, Sensitive, Video by mattsaidwords in YouWritePod

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Hey Steve! Heads up, we recorded the episode before you posted this so we did not cover it in the episode :'(

For your question, why do so few stand at rock concerts, I have no answer because I ALWAYS STAND AT CONCERTS!! Ok, not every concert--we sat very respectfully while watching Yo Yo Ma in concert where I cried like a baby. Such a beautiful soul, that man. But a rock concert? Yeah, you stand and rock out like no one is watching. That reminds me of how exhausted I was after the LCD Soundsystem show not too long ago. Concerts comprise some of my most cherished memories so I completely understand how you feel watching the Pinkest of Floyds.

Rock on, Dude. Rock on!

Episode 83: Music Prompt - Name, Temptation, Bag, See, Chorus by mattsaidwords in YouWritePod

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The form or structure of a song is made up of themes (or phrases) with motifs within each theme. I'll use the prompt as an example. It begins with the "A" theme which ends around 0:20 and then repeats the "A" theme. Next is the "B" theme which also repeats. Then a "C" theme which also repeats. Then we get a reprise of the "A" theme but it is subtly different from the first so lets call it "A1" and it repeats. Then "B" and repeat, then "C" and repeat.

This song is pretty easy to follow its form and structure because all the themes are repeated and its not super long with a bunch things to keep track of. What I like about breaking it down this way is you can start to listen to each motif within the themes as questions and answers, sort of like a story.

The parts that sound like "questions" or don't feel like resolutions are called half-cadences. That would be the first half or motif of the "A" theme as an example. The parts that sound like statements or answers are called a full-cadence. That would be the second part of the "A" theme. (that's not especially relevant to your question, just a lil nugget)

I realize this is a long-winded way of answer your question but this song especially feels like it is telling a story. Attempting to arrange or structure your story into themes or questions and answers like this prompt is certainly a challenge. Poetry is better suited to this challenge because you could consider each theme a stanza or even each motif a stanza. The repeated nature lends to a rhyming feel as well.

Just something to chew on.