>This isn’t so much of a writing prompt as it is something to think about. If you have a few minutes today, think about what your character(s) like to eat. What do they crave when they want comfort food? What do they grab out of the fridge or pantry to munch on in the afternoon? What type of dessert do they always choose at restaurants? It’s these little details that often help to define real people, and it works for characters too.
>Hello everyone! I want to apologize for the scarce amount of entries this month. I’m a little distracted with other things but I will try to post them as regularly as possible. I may not be on my usual schedule, though, so check back if nothing is posted Tuesday or Thursday. Everything should be back to its usually scheduled program in February so please bear with me until then! Thank you for your support and comments, and keep writing! Amy
>Do you use writing prompts? I find they’re not only great for igniting ideas but they can really help you get writing when you don’t really want to. You don’t have to think of what to write, and once you get rolling, you may write for longer then you planned. I’ve started several sessions kicking and screaming and finished with my mind buzzing over an idea – all because of one good prompt. I’ve gone on to complete several stories that began because of prompts. And because they tease the words out of you, they make a good warm up […]
>It’s singles’ night at a health food store. Write one paragraph describing the scene from the perspective of a store employee, a man there for singles’ night, and a customer who stumbles upon the gathering.Let’s see what we come up with….
>Write a story about an evil knight – in exactly 100 words. Have fun!
>We often learn best by example so as writers what better way to learn how to write than by reading? Choosing well-written novels and stories and analyzing as you go can help you to improve your own writing. Pay attention to the point-of-view and how the writer developes it; to the setting and the effect it has on the story; to the use of imagery and description; to how dialogue is written and what information is revealed through it; to how emotion is portrayed; to how background information is woven into the story; and to what method the writer uses […]
>First of all, I apologize for the missing Tuesday article. I’m back online after two days without Internet service. (Yay!) So I’m publishing Tuesday’s article along with today’s. Also, I’m publishing a bonus entry this week to make up for it. 🙂Enjoy!Amy