It’s a new month and I thought we’d try something a little different. Each Wednesday our prompt will be in the form of a short video, and yes, it will have a soundtrack too. This one reminds me of Minority Report…yes, did you know that the movie originated from a short story! Maybe you’ll pen…
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Tuesday Guest Blogger-Seelie Kay
Say hello to our Tuesday guest, Seelie Kay… When did you begin writing? I have been writing since I could hold a crayon. Years ago, my mother gave me a note I had written her when I was four. In it, I expressed my anger at having been punished and pointed out that she was…
Monday Motivation-Are You Passionate Enough?
It’s February, the month of romance and today’s motivational quote is all about passion. Actually, not the romantic type (but I guess it could be). It’s the passion to write. Your passion to become a freelance writer or published author. This quote points out a simple fact, that being successful has nothing to do with…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-January Wrap Up
Thank you to everyone who began following This Writer’s Life this week. I really appreciate it. January is just about done, February has one more day this year and yes, it’s snowing again. Good news is I did get started on my winter reading list. I always pick a few non-fiction titles, and thought this…
Tuesday (Thursday) Guest Blogger-Caroline Clemmons
Yes, I know it’s not Tuesday, but we have another guest blogger this week and it’s Caroline Clemmons…. When did you begin writing? I’ve created stories as long as I can remember. The first were written and illustrated by crayon and always involved a beautiful princess and a castle. Since I started writing for publication…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Lost Treasure
This week, the prompt is all about lost treasure. Your character moves into a new home, decides to plant something in the garden, and while digging, unearth some coins. What are they? Are they valuable? What’s the date on them? What do they proceed to do with them and what’s the outcome? If you’re journalling,…
Tuesday Guest Blogger-Tricia Schneider
This week’s guest blogger is Tricia Schneider… When did you begin writing? I wrote my first novel when I was 15 during summer vacation. It was a fantasy romance inspired by a strange dream I had one night. I still think often about that story. I wrote several more novel-length and short stories during my…
Monday Motivation-The Gift of Writing
I love this quote. We’re given the gift of writing, of sharing words, stories and thoughts with the world. Each day remember this special talent and put it to good use.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Word Fatigue?
Ever had a week where you hope it is Friday and your mind isn’t playing tricks on you? I’ve been checking things off my to do list,and as most of them are word related, I think I’m word fatigued. Is there such a thing? You know you have it when simple words suddenly don’t look…
Fiction and Non-Fiction Writer’s Must Have Books
If you often wonder where ideas for posts come from, this one originated while I was dusting. Actually dusting the bookshelves in my office. As I took each book off the shelf, I thought I’d share with you what I think are must have books. I’ve divided them in fiction and non-fiction categories, but bottom…