When is it okay not to tell the truth? Is any non-truth a lie? Write about a lie. It could be from your life or not, it could be real or not. Why is the lie told? Is it told with good intent or to cause harm? Does it accomplish that goal? Who is affected? If no one finds out, can the one who told the lie live with it? What happens if someone finds out the truth?
When an actor or actress is looking for motivations on stage, we are often told to pick the strongest choice, the most extreme situation. That may or may not work for you as a writer. Try both out. An affair and a stolen cookie. A murder and which color drapes look best. See which works most comfortably. Try things in between. Remember, a story should have some sort of conflict.
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