You’ve probably guessed the theme of today’s writing prompt. It’s all about shopping online. Your character purchases something but when it arrives at his or her front door, it’s not quite what they expected. What that something is, is up to you. Have fun and happy writing.
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Monday Writing Prompts-Just Where Am I?
Another photo writing prompt and this time your character wakes up in this vehicle but has no idea how he or she got there. As they walk outside not even the surroundings look familiar. Lots of things you can do with this one. You can make it suspenseful or even humorous. Have fun and happy…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-And NaNoWriMo Tip of the Day
I thought I’d combine this week’s ramblings with my NaNoWriMo tip of the day. Don’t worry if you don’t write every day, sometimes you need a break. However, don’t give up completely just tell yourself you can make up for lost time another day…sort of a writer’s pep talk! As you already know, it’s been a busy week….
Sleep No More-A Story With a Story
Sometimes there’s a story behind a book and that’s the case for the one I’ve just revamped and self-published this week. Like the children’s book, this one also found a home at Muse It Up Publishing. Now I have the rights back, I decided to polish it, give it a new title, new cover and lower…
NaNoWriMo-Day 11
Lots of NaNoWriMo participants give up reading during the challenge. Sometimes it’s because of lack of time but for many it’s because they don’t want to get sidetracked with an another author’s work. My tip of the day is keep reading during November. I’ve had days where the muse seems on vacation, but oftentimes taking a…
The One and Only-A Lesson in Perservance for All Aspiring Authors
The first book I ever wrote was one called The One and Only. It’s a book for children and one that will forever have a special place in my heart simply because it was my first effort as a then would be author. Even when the rejection slips began piling up, I never gave up hope…
Monday Writing Prompts-Talking
Yesterday my tip was about skipping ahead in your story to a dialogue heavy scene so this prompt focuses on what your characters say. Here’s a photo to get you started. What are these two men talking about and can you build a story around it? Have fun and happy writing.
NaNoWriMo-Day 8
The first week of the challenge is over so how are you doing? Tip of the day is if you find yourself slowing down switch to some dialogue laden scenes. The backwards and forwards, ping-pong effect of two or maybe three characters talking can sometimes help you get back into the swing of the story.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Edits and More
If you’re taking part in NaNoWriMo, I hope it’s been a productive first six days for you. Remember Sally Bridgewater who I mentioned a couple of weeks ago? She’s not only taking part in the year’s NaNoWriMo but tomorrow…drum roll please, she’s going to attempt to write 50,000 words in one day. Hats off to her…
NaNoWriMo-Day Five
The fifth day of the challenge and hope you’re meeting your daily quota. If you’re not then maybe today’s tip will be of some help. If your fingers are hovering and not moving because you’re stuck someplace in your story, no problem. Skip ahead to a scene that’s not giving you some much trouble. You can always come back to…