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Writer's Block (Dun dun dun..)

Dear Mel, I’m a student writer for my local newspaper and I have a column due on Monday! But I can’t think of anything to write about… I’ve been brainstorming for like, 3 hours without even getting up from my computer. You seem creative- Got any ideas for me? -Stumped Columnist Dear Stumped Columnist, Ah... Read more »

By Melanie Stone,
November 20, 2009 at 12:41 pm

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