We’re a week away from our next show, “Temptation!” I can’t wait to hear how you overcame or gave in to temptation. Giving in usually leads to a better story unless you overcame the temptation to push someone off a cliff. That could also be a good story.
Earlier this year, Cliff told a story about surprising himself by moving across the country without a plan. The theme that night was surprises, but his story could easily have fit in with temptation. Last month, I told a story about not wanting to accept money for doing something I loved. I didn’t write it with the theme of temptation in mind, but I could have.
If you’re struggling to come up with a story, think of a time when you made a decision. Almost any decision can be seen as a temptation of some kind.
Do you remember a time when you decided to shoplift something? Temptation!
Do you remember telling someone you had a crush on them? Temptation!
Last week, I gave in to the temptation of looking up my symptoms on the internet. I should not have given in to that temptation. Now I have to call my gastro guy and tell him what Dr. Google said.
Here’s a story I just fell in love with. It’s about a teacher who was tempted to give up mediating an argument between two kids.
Our free online workshop is this Sunday at 1 pm. It’s a friendly, low-stakes place to work on a story with others who are working on their own. You get to help them, and they get to help you. If you’re thinking of a moment but not sure if it could become a story, come to the workshop and throw it out there. Dave and Colleen are sweet hosts and love helping people flesh out ideas.
I’m also available to help by phone. Just write me directly at freshgroundstories@gmail.com, and we can set up a call.
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Write me if you have any questions. Hope to see you next Thursday!
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Paul
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