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We live in a world of ordinary people doing extraordinary things and this month, to inspire writing, your writing group are going to dive into the world of records. If you are of a certain age, you will remember Roy Castle’s show Record Breakers, devoted to showcasing people performing amazing feats and an entry into the record books. The annual the Guinness World Records book is also an excellent source for weird and wonderful record attempts.

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