They say April showers bring May flowers. This week your challenge is to write a short story about some of the flowers you see springing up in your neck of the woods. Have fun and happy writing.
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Guest Author Alana Lorens (AKA) Barbara Mountjoy
Please welcome author Alana Lorens (AKA) Barbara Mountjoy to This Writer’s Life… Thanks for my chance to talk a little about my writing life. My first official story, was by Barbara, at the age of 9. I wrote a blow by blow tale of my cat Moonlight killing and eating a rabbit. The principal at…
Monday Writing Tips-It Comes Down to Editing
I often hear my new students tell me that writing is easier than it seems. I always tell them there is a lot to learn and it’s a bit like those spinning plates that you have to keep twirling around all at the same time. It takes time but in the end it’s worth the…
Accept the Challenge-Grilling Season
This month, our prompts are based on things connected with May. It’s the beginning of grilling season so how about writing a story about someone who decides to grill for neighborhood friends. Does everything go well? Or does it turn into a disaster? Have fun and happy writing.
Guest Author- J.L. Regen/Joan Ramirez
Please welcome back to This Writer’s Life Joan Ramirez who today shares with us two of her recent releases… Secret Desires blurb When Secret Desires was published my original intention was to give hope to all the single, divorced, and women who didn’t know if they wanted to take a second chance on love. With…
Monday Writing Tips-Who is your Audience?
I’m a firm believer that you shouldn’t write to trends but you do need some insight on what your reader wants. Pick a genre or sub-genre you love and then do your research. Read reviews… what do people like and dislike? What is missing in this genre?
Create a Page Turner
The first money I earned as an author was through a contest I entered. I’m a huge fan of contests because they give you a deadline, sometimes they give you feedback, and if you’re lucky enough, some money. I get lots of emails from people wanting to partner with me to promote products and services,…
Accept the Challenge-Cherry Blossom
It’s May, it’s time for a new set of Accept the Challenge. It’s also spring and we’re heading into summer. Trees are in bud, plants are springing up… Let’s focus on prompts using the images we see at this time of the year. This first prompt uses a title as your starting point for a…
Guest Author-Judythe Morgan
Please welcome Judythe Morgan to This Writer’s Life- First a little about me, I’m a native Texan who’s been writing award-winning fiction since 2003. You’ll find strong characters mingled with a touch of mystery and suspense in every story but no explicit content. Check out all my books at https://judythemorgan.com After years of roaming as…
Monday Writing Tips-Make It Realistic
Yes, it’s fiction but try to make your story as realistic as you can. Let the reader think that character exists and the plot actually happened.