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I almost want to see a little ad in the middle of the AP copy, like a brief interruption in the news to sell some diapers or whatever.

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If I had good enough graphic design skills, I probably would have thrown in an ad involving some futuristic product. But then it may have taken another month to post this story. 😊

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Ha! Dre Labre posts some good design elements and kinda works the story around that... I wonder if there might be some value in y'allz collaborating.

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I usually don't go for epistolary stories, but this was a great read, John! It was very punchy and read just like it came off the wire.

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I thought you might enjoy it, given your journalism background.

2024 marks my 20th year as a professional journalist. I've gotten to the point where I can write AP-style articles in my sleep. It feels fun to try my hand at fictional ones.

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You nailed it. I've considered a similar approach, but never had the courage to try. You might have just inspired me. 😁

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Color me interested. I'd like to see what you come up with in this vein.

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This is fun scifi!

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Thanks, Bill! I'm happy you enjoyed the story. 😊

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