I know it’s not officially winter for a few more weeks but the snow fell on Monday night and it’s still on the ground…not unusual for these parts but I already miss seeing the grass. Yes, even if it is dead looking. This week I’ve focused on doing a little of this and a little of that….
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Monday Writing Prompt-Christmas Ornament
This week’s prompt is all about a Christmas ornament. It could be a new one the character buys or it might be a vintage one or even one that’s been handed down through many generations. Whatever you pick, your story should center around it and its significance for this person. Have fun and happy writing….
Monday Writing Prompts-Cyber’s the Word
Cyber’s the word for this week’s writing prompt. It has to appear in your story at least five times. It could be part of the narration or even slipped into a line of dialogue. Maybe your character is looking for Cyber Monday deals, committing a cyber crime or even preventing one. Perhaps they’re meeting someone…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-A Lazy Black Friday
Found any great Black Friday bargains today? I have to admit I’ve spent a lazy afternoon looking for a good buy or two. I’ve been tempted by a few items but so far I’ve been good. I thought I deserved some time off as I’ve spent most of the week working on two new classes, well…
Monday Writing Prompts-Black Friday Sales
I couldn’t let this one go by…Friday is Black Friday so the topic of this week’s prompt is your character is looking for a bargain on this busiest shopping day of the year. Does she or he find what they’re looking for? Do they get a bargain? How willing are they to do just…
Monday Writing Prompts-Let’s Dance
Holiday season is just around the corner and for your character that means, party season too. He or she would love to join in when the music starts and people head to the dance floor but they don’t want to look foolish. The solution, take a few dance classes and that’s what your short…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Setting New Year Goals
If you’re taking part in NaNoWriMo, how are things going? I intended to write some posts about it this week but got too busy but I’ll try and write something inspiring next week. This week has focused on setting goals for 2018. I’ve decided writing classes will feature heavily. I want to put together something…
Monday Writing Prompts-NaNoWriMo Participant
I thought it might be fun to write a short story based on what’s happening right now…NaNoWriMo. Your character is taking part for the first time and decides to venture into a local coffee shop to write at least 2,000 words in an hour. Do they achieve their goal? Like any great story they should…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-NaNoWriMo Begins
I was going to say it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…well at least it does when I look out of my window but alas it’s only the beginning of November. I have a feeling this winter’s going to be a nasty one. It’s that’s true, probably sometime in January you’ll hear me ranting and…
Monday Writing Prompts-Scared
It’s almost Halloween so you’ve probably guessed the focus of this week’s prompt. It’s all about being scared. It doesn’t have to be horror story scary but your character needs to face something that increases their heart rate. It could be a visit to the dentist, taking a driving test, or even asking…