In an experiment, women were told to write down every thought they have about themselves throughout the day. Then two actresses articulated the thoughts aloud in a cafe, where the participants could hear …

Exploring nicknames is a great way to do a little memory-mining, and it's one of my favorite prompts. What stories do your nicknames tell?

Don't wait for things to be just-right before you get started writing. Just pick up a pen (or get your fingers on the keyboard) and start.

Don't expect someone else to complete you. You already are complete.

The story of a car with a mysterious rattle that proves once again, the places to mine your stories are nearly infinite.