Sometimes the muse goes to sleep, sometimes the muse goes into hibernation. When that happens, turn up the music, get out the paint, grab the
Tag: short stories
Accept the Challenge-Bonus Week
Five Thursdays in this first month of the year so we have a bonus location. What story takes place here? One of mystery and intrigue
Guest Author-Pat Garcia
It’s Wednesday and let’s welcome Pat Garcia to This Writer’s Life… Hello, Everyone, Everything must change; nothing remains the same, a song by Nina Simone.
Monday Writing Tips-Don’t Overthink It
A story is finished when you’ve done all that you could. Don’t let perfection prevent you from submitting your work. Sometimes we’re our own worst
Accept the Challenge-Hobbits Anyone?
Week four and this location reminds me of hobbits and the Lord of the Rings. Maybe it’s an Air BNB or home to some magical
Monday Writing Tips-Is It Believable?
Readers know the stories they read aren’t real but you have to make them believe that they could be. As a reader yourself what makes
Monday Writing Tip-Cut, Cut and Cut
Be as long winded as you want in your first draft, but after that, cut, cut, cut. Don’t be afraid to overdo it because when
Check Out My Guest Post
Today, I’m a guest on Brenda Whiteside’s blog, Discover. Here’s the link if you want to read about how I became an accidental writer https://brendawhiteside.blogspot.com/2025/01/stay-on-platform-inspiration-from-susan.html
Accept the Challenge-What Happens Here?
Week two and here’s the second location/setting photo. Who walks along these narrow streets? A resident or maybe a traveler? Have fun and happy writing.
Accept the Challenge-Chess Anyone?
It’s the final Accept the Challenge of the year. Thank you for participating throughout the year. I hope you penned lots of great stories and