It’s the first Wednesday of the month so that means it’s time for our new writing prompt format. Each first Wednesday, I’ll post a set of random prompts and ideas that you can use throughout the month to either, write a short story, improve one aspect of your writing or even use it to spark…
Author: This Writer's Life
Welcome to the New Site
Happy New Year to you all. This Writer’s Life site has now gone from WordPress.com over to WordPress.org and I hope all followers and subscribers will receive this post. If someone could let me know you are, that would be great. You can send me an e-mail at writerslifeblog@gmail.com I’m going to use this post…
Monday Motivation-The Odds Might Be Against You But…
Some people laughed at me when I said I was going to write a book and become a published author. Sometimes the odds are stacked against us but don’t let anyone stand in your way. Put in the time, put in the effort, don’t give up and you’ll defy those odds.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-The Final Post of 2020
Another year almost over. Yes, it’s been a strange one for all of us. I hope you achieved all your goals and if not, like I always say, there’s always tomorrow and now, next year. I think I got most things on my to do list completed. Well, maybe a few are a little behind…
The Writer’s Life-The Year in Review
2020 is almost over so for this final Thursday post of the year, I thought I’d do a year in review for This Writer’s Life. Here are some of the stats- 244 posts which totaled 67,395 words The most popular day and time for visitors was Mondays at 1 a.m. Followers passed the 1,000 point…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Cookies and Cocoa
Our final Wednesday Writing Prompt for 2020. Next year we’ll be changing format slightly. I hope you’ve found these prompts useful, created a story or two, and even sold a story or two. For this one, the words cookies and cocoa have to appear in your story three times. Once in narration, once in an…
Monday Motivation-Two Powerful Forces
Our last Monday Motivation of the year. I hope you’ve found this year’s quotes inspiring. Lots more to come next year and maybe a motivation challenge or two! I picked this one because it includes two words, dreams and dedication. Possess those two things and you’re on your way to being a success not just…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-It Doesn’t Look a Lot Like Christmas
No snow…I haven’t written that on December 11th in…well, I can’t remember if I ever have. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining because it’s been mild and the sort of late fall temps I prefer. I’ve been preparing to switch this site from WordPress.com to WordPress.org. I’ll be getting some help with it so…
Vision Boards
Do you have a vision board? I asked the same question over at my Budget Smart Girl site. I put one together many years ago. Just a piece of cardboard that I stuck quotes on and also images. Two years ago, I bought a fancy board and it hangs on my office wall. Some people…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Christmas Gift
This week’s prompt is all about Christmas shopping. What is your character hoping to buy and who is the gift for? It could be that they’re buying something special for their own use…and what would that be? Have fun and happy writing.