A few months ago my writing group started doing writing prompts. I decided, for my turns, to go slowly through the first half of a fantasy novel…… Read more “Generative Exploring”
Category: Writing
Fun & Discipline
I’ve been trying to get Book Three of Lost Xentu edited, without much progress, the past few months. So I set my mind to a finite amount…… Read more “Fun & Discipline”
Powerful Prompting
For the longest time, I’ve wanted to find some way to absorb consciously what captivated me about a particular character and setting in the first half of…… Read more “Powerful Prompting”
Finishing a Book in a Series
I found myself caught—stuck, really—trying to revise the fourth book in my first series of books, a fantasy series called Braided Dimensions as I moved onto writing…… Read more “Finishing a Book in a Series”
Writing Magic
I don’t know if I’ve blogged about journaling. There’s another form of reflective writing I do: chatting and daily emails. Recently some of those propelled me into…… Read more “Writing Magic”
I Saw You
I saw youIn a houseYou gave me giftsYour friendhad long dark hairI saw you in my dreamYou lived downstairsand talked loudly on the phoneI knew youIn my…… Read more “I Saw You”
New Dimensions of the Writing Process
I just got past a major hurdle and am elated, a weight lifted off. For several years, I’ve avoided going back to the fourth book in my…… Read more “New Dimensions of the Writing Process”
Afghan Mountain Dream
I’ve debated whether to share this collage. My favorite part of blogging is how it gets me to examine things more closely. Because making the collage accomplished…… Read more “Afghan Mountain Dream”
Gardening & Editing
I’ve made a big effort on my garden this year, and little by little, the yard has transformed. My daughter recently added a lot of flowers. I’ve…… Read more “Gardening & Editing”
Prompts: More Revelations
I hope you’re not getting sick of me writing about writing prompts! I keep having new experiences with them that seem worth writing about. This past week,…… Read more “Prompts: More Revelations”