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Getting stuck in a small town during a storm showed me how to build tension
I was on a road trip through New England when a big storm made me stop in a tiny town. Sitting in a diner to wait, I heard two old friends argue about a lost bet (it was kinda funny). That made me see how everyday conflicts can fuel scenes in stories. Now I use travel delays as prompts to practice writing dialogue under pressure. It turns boring waits into creative gold.
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