Category Archives: writing prompt
Day 21: AI Generated Writing Prompt
I have no idea what to write about today. Or, maybe it’s more accurate to say I have too many things to write about and I can’t choose just one. So I thought I’d experiment and ask AI to show … Continue reading
Day 3 – The World is My Oyster
Since retiring in June, I’ve had a few days (not many, thankfully) where I have nothing planned, which for me, can be unsettling. My life has been so full that rather than looking for something to keep myself busy, I’ve … Continue reading
Day 1 – It Was Raining
Since retiring, I’ve been very good at achieving one goal, Exercising. But I have not been so great at achieving another goal, Writing. After I retired, one of the first things I did was join a gym. Most weeks, I … Continue reading
Focus on Perspective – Southern Writers Magazine
One of my favorite aspects of writing is perspective. Stories that capture my attention and make me want to keep reading are those that effectively tell the story through a character’s eyes, or, from a character’s perspective. I also think … Continue reading
In the Shade of the Bonsai
Some mornings, as I sit at my kitchen table drinking coffee, I stare at these two men and wonder what they’re talking about. You may think that strange, unless you’re a writer. The following excerpt is from a scene in … Continue reading
Creative Characterization Online Class
Do you have writer’s block? Are your characters giving you the silent treatment? Would you like to discover your characters’ secrets? Need a subplot? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may benefit from my online class, … Continue reading
Creative Characterization
Of all the workshops I present, my favorites are those centered around character development. There’s nothing better than seeing an author’s eyes widen when their “aha” moment arrives and they discover something new about their characters. For me, characterization is … Continue reading
Win a Copy of Creative Characterization!
I’m excited to announce my new workbook, Creative Characterization, is now available on Amazon! This workbook demonstrates six different methods I’ve taught in workshops over the last few years: Interviewing Describing Photos and Paintings Writing Letters Writing in a Different … Continue reading
Creative Characterization
It’s been a goal of mine to develop a workbook based on the workshops I’ve taught on creative ways to develop characters. Thanks to nagging motivation by my dear friend, Linda Apple, I’ve been working on that goal for several months … Continue reading
Balance
Steve and I recently joined a new writing group called Wholehearted Writing. It’s not a critique group, but a writing prompt-inspired group. Last night, our theme was “balance.” Our facilitator, Lindalee, brought three different writing exercises. I especially liked the second … Continue reading
