People often head out on vacation during May so this week’s challenge is to write a story about a character who is on vacation or planning one. Have fun and happy writing.
Tag: writing
Monday Writing Tips-Characters Take Over
Sometimes when I write my characters take over the plot. When I was a beginning writer I panicked thinking I was doing something wrong. I’ve since learned it’s a great thing. When your characters take over you’re on the right track. You, the writer are getting out of the way and letting your character and…
Accept the Challenge-Spring Flowers
They say April showers bring May flowers. This week your challenge is to write a short story about some of the flowers you see springing up in your neck of the woods. Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Tips-It Comes Down to Editing
I often hear my new students tell me that writing is easier than it seems. I always tell them there is a lot to learn and it’s a bit like those spinning plates that you have to keep twirling around all at the same time. It takes time but in the end it’s worth the…
Accept the Challenge-Grilling Season
This month, our prompts are based on things connected with May. It’s the beginning of grilling season so how about writing a story about someone who decides to grill for neighborhood friends. Does everything go well? Or does it turn into a disaster? Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Tips-Who is your Audience?
I’m a firm believer that you shouldn’t write to trends but you do need some insight on what your reader wants. Pick a genre or sub-genre you love and then do your research. Read reviews… what do people like and dislike? What is missing in this genre?
Guest Author-Judythe Morgan
Please welcome Judythe Morgan to This Writer’s Life- First a little about me, I’m a native Texan who’s been writing award-winning fiction since 2003. You’ll find strong characters mingled with a touch of mystery and suspense in every story but no explicit content. Check out all my books at https://judythemorgan.com After years of roaming as…
Silver Dagger Book Tour Stop-Changing Lanes-Claire Yezbak Fadden
Today This Writer’s Life is pleased to host Claire Yezbak Fadden author of Changing Lanes on her Silver Dagger Book Tour…. 1. Where do you get the inspiration from for your writing? Like most writers, I draw my initial ideas from life happening all around – a news article in the paper might spark an…
Monday Writing Tips-Read Your Work
Try reading your work out loud. You’ll hear what’s working and what’s not.
Accept the Challenge-What’s This Week’s Genre?
Can you guess what this week’s chosen genre is? Have you ever written a short mystery story before? This week give it a try and you can even use this photo as your starting point.