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Writing for pay is the dream of nearly every writer. But actually doing it is a completely different reality than dreaming about it. Rarely does the reality measure up to aspirations – unless, perhaps, you’re Stephen King or James Patterson. For most of us, though, real-world writing jobs feel more like jobs than they do …

I was recently asked by a younger writer friend whether it was OK for a writer who is a believer to feature characters in their stories who do not reflect their own belief system. It was an interesting question, even though at first blush it seems so simple that with all the time left after …

One fun writing exercise, I’ve found, to enhance one’s creativity is to offer up some random phrases and challenge yourself to work them into a story you’re working on. It’s something even professional writers do, from the folks at Saturday Night Live to regular sitcom writers. The trick to it, though, is making the phrases …

You know what’s frustrating? Having a good idea that you never get around to completing. Case in point: I have a great idea for a graphic novel/comic book script I’ve been sitting on for over two years. It’s great, it’s intense, it’s dramatic and it’s not cliched. Or at least, it wasn’t when I started …

[MUSIC: Soothing classical strings piece.] FEMALE VOICEUntil I took John Cummuta’s course, I never realized how under attack I was for possession of my money. MALE VOICEThe Transforming Debt Into Wealth program gave me clarity for maybe the first time in my life. This is my money, and the Coalition of Four is doing everything …

[MUSIC: Light-touch classical music, softly, in the background.] FEMALE ANNOUNCERPrestige Financial Group… MALE VOICEI recommend Prestige Financial to my whole family. I had a bad experience with another firm a few years ago. When I switched to Prestige Financial, they made everyone feel like family, yet still handled business. They go beyond the call of …

[MUSIC: Dramatic, John Williams-style score begins in the background.] [SOUND EFFECT: The “wokka-wokka-wokka” of Ms. Pac-Man.] DRAMATIC MALE ANNOUNCEROn November 17th… Videogames as you know them… [SOUND EFFECT: The audio trill of Ms. Pac-Man dying.] DRAMATIC MALE ANNOUNCER…are… [SOUND EFFECT: Sounds of a big metal object hitting pavement.] DRAMATIC MALE ANNOUNCER…about… [SOUND EFFECT: Sounds of …

FEMALE ANNOUNCERHarold Stassen… STASSENI don’t care to be involved in the crash landing unless I can be in on the takeoff. FEMALE ANNOUNCERJesse Ventura… VENTURAWe’ve shocked the world! FEMALE ANNOUNCERAmy Klobuchar… KLOBUCHARIn my job you can’t just put your head in the sand and throw partisan bombshells. You have to get results. FEMALE ANNOUNCERMinnesota has …

[MUSIC up. A very Star Wars-sounding, epic style of music.] MISCHKELong ago, in a mobile phone environment far, far away… [SOUND of door opening.] MISCHKEHey! You ruined my take, Leo! Now I have to start over again! LEOWhat are you up to this time, Tommy? MISCHKEI’m creating a commercial that lets customers know how epic …

[SOUND of a fellow working a jackhammer.] MATTHey, boss! Hey, boss! [Jackhammering stops. SOUNDS of traffic continues in background.] BOSSWhat is it? I’m working here. MATTI just wanted to make sure we were gonna get enough time off next Tuesday to vote. BOSSYeah, sure, company policy. Hey, who you voting for in the U.S. Senate …

[Sounds of birds chirping and two people jogging.] PAMHi Tanisha! TANISHAHi Pam! Enjoying your jog? PAMActually, I’m thinking about Tuesday’s election. I’m leaning toward Amy Klobuchar for U.S. Senate. Her dad was such a good writer, and she’s been Hennepin County District Attorney, so no one can say she’s soft on crime. TANISHAYou know, I …

[SOUND of mobile phone starting up.] PHILAhh, jeez. STEVEPhil, what’s wrong? PHILStruggling with my new wireless phone. The guy who sold it to me said I’d be able to link it with my office, but it’s been nothing but headaches. STEVEReally? Where’d you get it? PHILSome kid in the mall. I tried calling customer service, …