It’s week two and here’s your video prompt. Have fun and happy writing.
Author: This Writer's Life
Monday Writing Tips-Writing is Magic
I should say that reading is magic too. If you’re a writer then I’m guessing like me you started out as an avid reader. Remember the books that held you spellbound? The stories that you got so deeply involved in that you almost cried when they were done and you had to say goodbye to…
Accept the Challenge-Ocean
It’s December and time for the last set of challenges for the year. Some of my favorite prompt challenges are videos so I thought we’d finish with them. Each week you’ll see a video and your challenge is to create a story based on what you see. Here’s the first one. Have fun and happy…
Monday Writing Tips-Keep it Simple
When you’re a new writer you brainstorm ways to come up with fancy words and prose. Words no one has ever used before. However, as your journey continues you realize that simple is better. Communicate with your reader with words they can relate to, everyday ones that real people use and you’ve got a fan…
Accept the Challenge-Dog
It’s our final week and this challenge focus on a dog. What type of story does this dog appear in? Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Tips-What Do Readers Want?
While I hate to tell students to write to trends and fads sometimes you have to give readers what they want. Do your research and read reviews what types of books are people enjoying? Where are there gaps? Research first and get writing.
Accept the Challenge-Cat
It’s week three and this time the featured animal is a cat. What story can you create using this feline as your character? Have fun and happy writing.
Book Tour Stop with p.m.terrell
Please welcome author p.m. terrell author of The Misremembered Lighthouse to This Writer’s Life and as part of her book tour stop… I get a lot of comments about the writer’s life, many of which are based on misconceptions. Some readers assume that a writer can choose to write whenever the urge hits them, or…
Monday Writing Tips-Why Do You Write?
The theme this month is writing is hard. Can you stay the course? Can you keep going when your plot isn’t working out? When another rejection letter comes your way? If you can say yes then you are a writer.
Accept the Challenge-Squirrel
It’s week two and this week our featured animal is a squirrel. Have fun and happy writing.