Junk shops and thrift stores

by Annabel
(Cambridge, UK)

Find an obscure item or a piece of clothing, and take a moment to think about when it was new.

Who made it?
Why was it bought?
What was happening the day it was brought home?

Then- and this is the fun part- try to imagine an argument that was caused by it.


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Aug 04, 2018
Always looking for moments of Tension NEW
by: New to Site

My greatest weakness in writing is including enough real tension or contention or conflict between characters.

This tip combines allows me to haunt one of my favorite places - thrift stores and yard sales - and buy some piece of something that's going to cause conflict in the story.

Thank you Annabel - I would have never thought of this one!

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