Chapter 23 by James Garside

Chapter 23 by James Garside

Chapter 23 - How Random is Random?

Use random input in your writing

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James Garside
Feb 16, 2026
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“Trust in what you love, continue to do it, and it will take you where you need to go. And don’t worry too much about security. You will eventually have a deep security when you begin to do what you want.” — Natalie Goldberg

Compost everything.

Random inputs.

Stimulus.

Ideas as they come to you.

Thoughts.

Suggestions.

Overheard conversations.

What people say.

Things you see.

Requests for work.

Sparks.

Flames.

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