The Olympic games are underway so for this prompt your character is watching them on TV and gets an idea to compete in the next one. What event are they thinking about taking part in and why? Maybe they’re even thinking about creating a new one? Have fun and happy writing.
Author: This Writer's Life
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Welcome to August
August certainly arrived with some heat. Where I live it’s been hot and humid even at 6 a.m. I think I’ve been in saunas that are a lot cooler. At least today is less muggy and it’s been wonderful to turn off the air conditioning and open all the windows. As I didn’t want…
Monday Writing Prompts-House for Sale
Today’s writing prompt features a character who is selling his or her house. What happens when the first prospective buyer walks through the door? Do they make an offer to buy it or perhaps make a strange request? Have fun and happy writing.
Keep Your Eye on Your Book Categories
Like me, I know many of you self publish your books so I wanted to share a recent experience with you. Well, actually it’s a recent frustration and I’ve still no idea how it happened. First of all, I’m a huge fan of Amazon KDP. It’s the first platform I upload my books…
Monday Writing Prompts-Shoes
Today’s prompt features a character who goes shopping for a new pair of shoes. They try them on the store and nothing seems strange. However, when they get them home, someone’s put a note inside the right shoe. What does it say? Is it a love note or maybe a note begging for help? Lots you can do…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Hot Summer Days
Is it scorching hot where you live? It probably is if the weather reports are anything to go by. Where I live it’s hot and humid…never a good combination. I’m just glad I got some outdoor chores done earlier in the week. One good thing about hot muggy weather is you stay inside and as…
Monday Writing Prompts-Windsurfing
Today’s writing prompt is all about learning a new skill. Your character decides he or she wants to learn to windsurf. Maybe it’s a teenager or perhaps an older person who finally gets to live their dream. Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Summer Break
Another workshop finished today and now I have six weeks until the next one begins. Lots of chores are calling my name…lots of writing projects are also calling my name so I won’t be idle. Yesterday I released the first of two new writing books I recently worked on. The first one is about writing…
Monday Writing Prompts-Ice Cream
Today’s prompt is based on a photo. Who doesn’t love ice cream…well maybe your character doesn’t. Lots of things you can do with this one so have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Scrabble by Candlelight
Wow, what a week it’s been. Late Tuesday afternoon, a huge storm rolled through town and we lost power for about 16 hours. Luckily there wasn’t any damage like the storm back in 2013 but it isn’t until you’re without electricity that you realize how much you rely it for so much. No computer, no TV, and no lights…