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Chapbooks
![]() José Guadalupe Posada, El pequeño adivinadorcito, chapbook cover, ca. 1900 |
“Chapbook is also a term currently used to denote publications of up to about 40 pages, usually poetry bound with some form of saddle stitch, though many are perfect bound, folded, or wrapped. These publications range from low-cost productions to finely produced, hand-made editions that may sell to collectors for hundreds of dollars. More recently, the popularity of fiction and nonfiction chapbooks has also increased. In the UK they are more often referred to as pamphlets.”*
![]() Robinson Crusoe Chapbook |
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapbook
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
5 Minute RomCom Play
(The scene opens with a man, JASON, sitting at a desk, looking frustrated. A helpful assistant, ALEX, enters the room.)
(The scene ends with JASON typing away on his computer, a look of determination on his face.) Chat with Llama 2 70B
ALEX: Hi there! Is everything okay? You look a bit stressed.
JASON: (sighs) I'm trying to write a play, but I'm having a hard time coming up with ideas. I want it to be a romantic comedy, but I don't know where to start.
ALEX: Well, let's start with the basics. What's the main plot of the play?
JASON: (thinks for a moment) Okay, I have an idea. The play is about two people who meet by chance and fall in love, but they have to navigate their differences and obstacles to make the relationship work.
ALEX: That sounds like a great start! Now, who are the main characters?
JASON: (excitedly) Oh, I know! The main character is a woman named Mia. She's a successful businesswoman who's always been focused on her career, but she's never really had a serious relationship. Then, she meets this guy, Max, who's a free-spirited artist. He's never had a real job, but he's passionate about his art.
ALEX: I like it! And what are some of the obstacles they face in their relationship?
JASON: (thoughtfully) Well, Mia's busy work schedule and Max's lack of stability might be a problem. They come from different worlds, so they might have different values and beliefs. And, they might have different ideas about what they want in a relationship.
ALEX: Those are all great conflicts to explore! Now, what's the climax of the play?
JASON: (excitedly) Oh, I know! The climax is when Mia and Max have a big fight because Max wants to take their relationship to the next level, but Mia's not sure if she's ready. They have to figure out if their love is strong enough to overcome their differences.
ALEX: That sounds like a great moment of tension! And how does the play end?
JASON: (smiling) Well, I was thinking that they could find a way to work through their issues and end up together. Maybe they could even find a way to combine their passions and create something new and beautiful together.
ALEX: That's a lovely ending! I think you have a great start on your play. Good luck with the rest of the writing process!
(JASON nods, looking inspired. ALEX exits the room, leaving JASON to continue writing.)
(The scene ends with JASON typing away on his computer, a look of determination on his face.) Chat with Llama 2 70B
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The Happy Prince
The Happy Prince, and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/902
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