Category Archives: Creative Writing
Tight
Right now. At this moment, everything feels tight. Tight shoulders. Tight neck. Tight tongue. Tight back. Even beyond the physical. Expectations have gotten tighter. There’s less room for error like you’re always caught in crosshairs. Then, you have the little stuff piling onto your plate as well: endless chores, errands, something you’ve dealt with beforeContinue reading “Tight”
Trapped
The Love of the Craft
What I enjoy about writing isn’t actually the writing itself. My favorite part of being an author, a creative, a writer–however you want to describe it–is the story crafting itself. I love getting to know the characters. What’s their favorite color? What are their dreams? Why do they strive so hard? And how have theyContinue reading “The Love of the Craft”
Two Weeks From Now
It’s wild to me to think that two weeks from now I’ll be at the Realm Makers Writing Conference and Expo. Just two weeks. I should feel excited, but nerves are getting in the way. In exactly two weeks from today, I’ll be pitching my novel again to editors and publishers. I’m still in theContinue reading “Two Weeks From Now”
People Pleaser
I’m not good at dealing with peopleI don’t always say the right thing My intentions easily get misreadAnd I wind up feeling a sting It’s exhausting, dealing with people Especially if you’re a people pleaserYou try to make everyone happyAnd you just feel even weaker You lend an ear or a helping handTry to helpContinue reading “People Pleaser”
Sunlight to Starlight
SunlightStarlightI’m waiting for twilight The sun setsAnd night’s on a whimI’m waiting for youTo know where you’ve been A hint on the breezeA note on the windI have to believeWe’ll have a chance to begin A royal displayAs the sky burns awayA violet hue with hints of gray When twilight is aroundThe sun is fullyContinue reading “Sunlight to Starlight”
The Distractions of a Writer
I should work on my writing–I’m going to play with the cat. I should finish that chapter–I need to put those dishes away.I should devise a new description for that forest city–I started scrolling social after looking something up.Maybe, at least, write a webpost–I don’t think I put the laundry away.I should write. That’s allContinue reading “The Distractions of a Writer”
Where Would I Go?
Where would I go if I could go across seas? I’d be in search of castle on a wide open plain. I’d walk the halls of kings and queens and climb the towers of royalty. I’d wonder what it’d be like to sit on their thrones. But then, I’d survey the ramparts and marvel atContinue reading “Where Would I Go?”
A Happy Feeling
The day this was written is not the day it was posted, but when I read this prompt, a specific thing came to my mind. Notable, by Oxford definition, is “worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.” I even pulled out my physical, thick thesaurus just to see what notable compares to. You’ll find outstanding, special,Continue reading “A Happy Feeling”
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