The calendar says May but today it feels more like April again. Not sure what’s going on with the weather these days but maybe that’s the start of a good story. And speaking of good stories, if you have one to submit and frustrated that lots of the big publishing houses require you to have…
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The Monday Writing Prompt-Food
I’m currently reading a novel where food plays a major role. I’m also working on a cookbook hence the idea for this prompt. Your character is cooking a dish. What is it, who is it for? Does it turn out perfectly or is it a disaster? Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-One Project Finished
The synopsis writing e-book is finally a finished project. I loaded it onto Amazon on Tuesday…the process of which I should say was really easy. In fact, so easy I thought I had to be doing something wrong. Here’s a look at the cover and a link to Amazon, yes, I’m a shameless self-promoter. Next…
The Monday Writing Prompt-Water
It’s been raining and raining for at least 36 hours which gave me the idea for this Monday’s writing prompt. Create a story where water is the theme. Maybe there’s a flood where the character lives. Maybe the character is looking for water. Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Another Month Draws to a Close
I’m not sure where April went. At least it’s looking more like spring where I live and even daffodils have sprung forth this week. In May I’m teaching two workshops. The first starts on Thursday and is Are We There Yet? If you have a manuscript that you think’s ready to be sent to an…
The Monday Writing Prompt-Old Cameras
I know most people use either digital cameras or cell phones to take photos but for this writing prompt the main character buys an old camera in an antique store. When he or she get it home they discover a roll of film still inside. They have it developed, what do they see on the…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Easter Treats
I’m not sure if it’s spring or winter. One day it’s sunny and warmer, next day colder and snowing yet again. One thing’s for sure I’ve been spending more time writing than I usually do this time of the year. On Wednesday I was so sick of snow and cold that I sat myself down…
The Monday Writing Prompt-Easter Egg Hunts
This week you can’t go shopping without realizing it’s the season of chocolate eggs and Easter bunnies. Many children look forward to the annual Easter Egg hunt. For this writing prompt, something other than an egg is uncovered. What is it and how did it get there? Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Second Drafts
Finally some beautiful weather but I’ve still stayed inside writing. I finished the synopsis e-book and now it’s in the hands of my critique partner. Anyone got any questions about writing a synopsis for me? I’ve decided to include a question and answer section in the final chapter so I’m looking for some volunteers to…
The Monday Writing Prompt-Season Finales
It’s getting close to the season of season finales or even series finales. Some fans love the endings the writer give a show while others are greatly disappointed. For this writing prompt, pick a show (it could be an old one or one still being aired), and write your own ending for it. Have fun…