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Appreciation post: The surge in grief-themed prompts is making writing feel like a therapy session.
Can we get back to fun, imaginative prompts that don't always dig into trauma?
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aaronl936mo ago
Ugh, tell me about it! It feels like everything lately, even TV shows, has to be super heavy. Sometimes you just want a break and to imagine something cool instead.
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sarah_torres206mo ago
Totally get where you're coming from. What do you watch when you need that break? I've been rewatching some goofy old cartoons, or listening to comedy podcasts. It's nice when things don't always have to mean something, you know? Just let it be fun.
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adam_west6mo ago
Feel the same as @aaronl93. This trend is just too much sometimes. Writing can be a break from real world stress. Always digging into sad topics makes it feel like work. We need more prompts about cool discoveries or friendly aliens. A little fun would keep things fresh and inspiring. Let's not turn every idea into a heavy lesson.
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the_julia6mo ago
Right? Friendly aliens sounds way better than another sad story. I tried writing something light last week and it felt like a mini vacation for my brain.
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