Words Set Free
They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, but when you’re staring at snapshots of grandchildren, honestly, the cliché buckles. I don’t personally know the current exchange rate on a word, but 1,000 seems like an insulting offer. If there’s a pawnshop for photos, and the proprietor offered me 1,000 words for these pictures, I […]
I am 12 years old. I sit near the back row of Edgewater Cinema in Biloxi, MS. I am with my mom and dad, which is a big deal to me. I often go to movies with one parent, but seldom with both. I don’t know it, but this will only occur once more in […]
Tucked away in the familiar fog of forgotten fondness, where tossed-away dreams pile up like autumn leaves, Dejection took up residence. Garbed in rejection, it wore a shroud woven from teardrops and threads of broken hearts. Although it recognized its existence as somewhat shapeless, it seldom saw itself as so. Shapeless was without points, and […]
Regrets and Responsibility In the spirit of full accountability, I present my 8-Mile Disclaimer. This list contains actions and behaviors from my past that I am not proud of and would likely never admit to if it weren’t for the fact that someone, somewhere, could rightfully call me out. However, this isn’t about simply getting […]
As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to let you know that the majority of the initial content available at launch has been proofread by ChatGPT-4 Legacy using the following prompt: “Please write a proofed publish-ready version of this post following these rules: correct all spelling errors. Do NOT correct, but make note […]
Usage of Categories and Tags At Laborious Revolution and Opie Cooper’s related ventures, transparency is key. Whether it’s written content, visuals, or audio, we want you to know exactly how it was created, who contributed, and what tools were used. Below is an outline of the categories, tags, and descriptions we use to ensure full […]
Managing Expectations (and how much you may like or dislike the creator(s) of this site) By engaging with us, you accept that sometimes, the reality doesn’t match your expectations, and that’s perfectly okay—unless, of course, you were expecting a parade. In that case, we can’t help you.
Opie Cooper’s Brand Writing Style Guide Opie Cooper’s writing style is distinct and multi-faceted, blending introspection, humor, and vivid imagery with rich character depth and emotional resonance. Whether in creative fiction, memoirs, or blog posts, the narrative voice is consistent yet adaptable, carrying a reflective and witty tone that resonates across multiple formats. Below is […]
Join Us in a Transparent Creative Collaboration We get it—the internet is filled with grand promises and projects that never take off. A platform inviting creatives to collaborate openly, promising fair compensation, and operating with complete transparency? It might sound too good to be true. But rest assured, Laborious Revolution is genuine. We admit upfront: […]
Audio and Music Transparency Disclaimer P.S. A Note on this Disclaimer’s Creation This disclaimer, like others you’ve seen, was crafted by ChatGPT 4.0 based on prompts and examples provided by Opie Cooper. I’ll include links to those prompts so you can follow the creative journey that led us here. Because transparency, in all its forms, […]