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Prompt #566 Word of the Week – Split the Difference
Send to KindleSplit the difference idiom
1. to accept only part of what was originally wanted
2. to each pay half of an amount
Fiction Writing Prompt: Use the word of the week in whatever you write today.
Journaling Prompt: When are you willing to compromise? When aren’t you?
Art Prompt: Split the difference
Non-Fiction / Speechwriting Prompt: Use the word of the week in your article or speech.
Photo Credit: Doug Orleans on Flickr
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Hi Liz,
You make a great point here. I know I have a hard time just getting started, but I soon realized that I just need to do it. This is a wonderful post and quite inspiring. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Wyn~
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If it inspires a post on your site, be sure to come back and leave me the link. I’ll post it in my Carnival on Sunday. Thanks for stopping by Wyneatte!