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My advice would be to practise making up small imaginative stories for everyday things you see around the house - how did the salt and pepper shakers meet?

By coming up with ideas on the spot you'll soon be able to "fill" stories with context to emphasise points. Getting the timeline for a story straight before you utter the first word is important too. Stories in chronological order are easiest to follow.

What did the doormat do in a previous life to deserve being walked over?

What did the cat first think of their new housemate, the dog? What did the cat think about the new food, or even the colour of the cat bowl?

How do door hinges feel with so much responsibility on their shoulders?

Has the house alarm ever had the urge to make a sound just to irritate the humans it's supposed to protect?




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