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Prompt: The Olive Branch

Prompt: The Olive Branch

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Freya J Morris
Sep 11, 2023
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In the past few weeks, a theme has been repeating for me, which I think adds great tension and stakes to a story.

If someone extends an olive branch, they’re looking for peace, not war. For this exercise, I want you to pick two characters (maybe inspired by your own experiences) who are in the middle of an argument.

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