Here’s another photo prompt. Your character is going somewhere new to spend the holidays. They’ve decided to go by train. What happens and who do they meet on the ride? Have fun and happy writing.
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Friday Ramblings From An Author-Cold, Snow, Cold, Snow
The title I’ve given this week’s Ramblings sums up what the weather has been like this past week. I don’t want to hear anyone singing I’m Dreaming of A White Christmas. It’s snowing again as I write this and it’s not even officially winter yet. I’ll stop my whining now and tell you about the non-weather…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-It’s December
NaNoWriMo is over for another year. How did you do? I’m happy to say at least I got my mystery started. Finishing it is on my to do list for next year. Yesterday my new planner arrived in the mail. It’s the first year I’ve bought one in what seems like forever. I chose one where…
NaNoWriMo-Days 19 and 20
I got too busy with writing to post a tip yesterday but made a note to do it today. As well as writing my NaNoWriMo story, I’m working on two other stories which brings me to today’s tip. If you ever get stuck while you’re writing, one thing that’s always worked for me is switching…
Monday Writing Prompts-Votes
I always say if you’re ever stuck for a story idea look to the news. It’s hard to miss that tomorrow is an election day so that’s the focus of this week’s prompt. Your character heads out to vote but something happens to prevent them from getting there. What that dilemma is, is up to you….
Friday Ramblings From An Author-NaNoWriMo Day 4
I thought I’d combine with week’s Ramblings with my daily NaNoWriMo post. It’s day four. I was tempted to write all afternoon but there’s a class I’m putting together for Skillshare and I’m already behind with it so that took priority. And that leads me in to the tip of the day. Some days…
NaNoWriMo-Day 2
Day 2 and how are you doing? Do you like to write in silence, with music playing or even the TV turned on? Try different distractions and see what makes you the most productive. My favorite thing is music with no lyrics.
NaNoWriMo 2016-Day 1
It’s day one of this year’s NaNoWriMo challenge. Is everyone off to a great start? My project this year is a mystery. I haven’t written one in a long time and I got started on it last week. How about you, what are you tackling this year? A new to you genre maybe? Something that’s…
Friday Ramblings From An Auth0r-It’s Almost NaNoWriMo
Almost the end of October, almost Halloween and that means it’s almost time for this year’s NaNoWriMo. Lots of my students are taking part this year. How about you? I haven’t taken the challenge for three years but thought I’d do it this year because I want to write a mystery. One tip I always…
Monday Writing Prompts-Dirty Laundry
This week’s prompt is all about dirty laundry. Whether it’s someone overhearing gossip while they’re waiting for their clothes to wash and dry, or if they meet an interesting character there, it’s up to you. Either way, have fun and happy writing.