Gardner Sometimes prompts have led my friend and I out of fiction and into memoir. That happened this past week; the prompt had mirrors in it. I’m…… Read more “Prompts that Trigger Memoir”
Category: Writing
Mysterious Attic
It was my turn to come up with a prompt last week. The idea that came to me came from a couple of dreams shared by members…… Read more “Mysterious Attic”
Genres
I’m on a kick about writing prompts. Three weeks into writing to prompts with a writer friend, I’m thinking about genres. Do I like to be stretched…… Read more “Genres”
2060
I blogged last week about writing prompts in general and invited readers to respond to either of the prompts I gave. I haven’t received any but would…… Read more “2060”
Writing Prompts
Writing prompts can be fun, freeing in a sense. I’d say a “good” prompt but I think that’s a very individual thing. Each of us would respond…… Read more “Writing Prompts”
Research & Synchronicity
I believe in synchronicities, the idea that meaningful coincidences occurring close together are a message from the universe, or the soul. Recently I’ve been talking with a…… Read more “Research & Synchronicity”
Choosing Character & Place Names
Names come to me. It’s maybe like a soul thing. I seek a name and hear it. I know when it’s right for the situation. To me…… Read more “Choosing Character & Place Names”
Driving into Impossible Places
Car dreams are common. I usually dream about the road I’m on or where I’ve parked. But in the past month or so, I’ve had several dreams…… Read more “Driving into Impossible Places”
A Year of Relaunching
I’m learning a lot this year about the shape of my writing journey. What I like about the view from where I’m standing is I get to…… Read more “A Year of Relaunching”
Shock While Editing
There’s nothing like working on an audio book to hear every flaw, every possible mistake in a book. I was settling in for a good listen to…… Read more “Shock While Editing”