You’ve probably guessed the theme of this week’s prompt. It’s Halloween but why not go against the norm and maybe even write a non-spooky story. Have fun and happy writing.
Author: This Writer's Life
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Books to Write and Leaves to Rake
Not long now until NaNoWriMo kicks off and I found two resources I hope will be of some help to you if you’re taking part. Both of them come via BookBaby- If you follow the first link you can click on a download for a free calendar that will keep track of your daily word…
Monday Writing Prompts-First Day
NaNoWriMo is about two weeks away so for this prompt your character is taking part and it’s the first day of the challenge. What happens? Does something go wrong? Does something prevent him or her from writing? Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Writing a Novel in 30 Days
Another year of workshops is over and now it’s time to think ahead to next year and the new line up I have planned including the bootcamp style classes. I’m looking forward to teaching those. Now with some extra time, I’ll be revamping my Web sites, setting up the writing coach service I’m hoping to…
Monday Writing Prompts-Pumpkins
Did anyone see the articles about the pumpkin shortage? I thought it would make the perfect story. To what lengths does your character go to, to make sure he or she has one sitting on their doorstep or even one to make a pie? Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author- NaNoWriMo
Today I was honored to chat with Sally Bridgewater who will be attempting to not only write 50,000 words during NaNoWriMo but she’ll be doing it all in one day. Yes, you read that correctly all in one day. Sally asked me if I’d like to be interviewed and offer her some tips for her upcoming challenge…
Monday Writing Prompts-Falling Leaves
For this writing prompt your character goes outside to rake leaves but gets sidetracked by something more interesting. Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-More of the Same
More things crossed off my to do list. This week was almost like a carbon copy of the previous one. A new workshop started yesterday. Another one is supposed to begin on Monday but we need more people to make that happen. It’s the crafting the short story offered by the Colorado Romance Writers so if…
Monday Writing Prompts-Photograph
For this writing prompt your character takes a photo of something. However, when they look at it, something else is in the shot. What is it? Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Last One in September
I know I say this every month, but where did the last four weeks go? Seemed only yesterday it was a holiday weekend and I was getting set to teach a workshop. Now, it’s almost October, the workshop’s coming to an end, and the leaves are turning and falling. Speaking of workshops, I have two new…