So, how many of you writers out there like to view your characters as alive in their own right? You know they’re not real, but you still do exercises like having conversations with them to figure out what they like, how they grew up, or you even straight up ask them what they’re going toContinue reading “Breaking the News to Your Characters”
Category Archives: Creative Writing
Writing Prompt: Best Compliment
What’s a compliment you’ve received that really made your day? And I mean REALLY made your day. Maybe your mind goes to one specific thing or maybe you think of something you wish someone would compliment you on? Either way, let us know! For me, well, I’ve got a pretty specific memory that comes toContinue reading “Writing Prompt: Best Compliment”
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
This morning marks the first day Of 2022 Many jump and shout “Hooray! Thank God the year’s brand new!” Now on to good things, hopes, and dreams. Let’s focus on the joy! There’s so much opportunity Like a Christmas full of toys! So begone the doubt! Begone the dread! Begone all misery and stress!Begone darkContinue reading “HAPPY NEW YEAR!”
A Christmas Blessing
Merry Christmas to you and yours.May this season bring you tidings of joy. May your family be gathered around And your face far from a frown. May you get snow if you wish And a loved one’s kiss. May peace wrap you like a hug And be sent from God above. May you be theContinue reading “A Christmas Blessing”
Christmas at the Animal Shelter
Tis the season of joy. Of family gathered ’round. The season of Christmas and–hopefully–snow on the ground. We all have our traditions of laughter and fun. That center around family, as warm as the sun. Tis also the season, you think for a minute. You want to extend your family a bit. For the kids,Continue reading “Christmas at the Animal Shelter”
Writing Prompt: Sound the Alarm
Complete this thought: “I wish an alarm would notify me whenever…” …I start to doubt. We’ve all been there. Suddenly finding ourselves in a season of hindrance, questioning our every move. And it’s all because of five letter word that even has us questioning how to spell it: doubt. Doubt will sneak up on youContinue reading “Writing Prompt: Sound the Alarm”
An Empty Chair
Such festivity fills the air!When family comes from far and near.To celebrate the Good News and hopeful New Year!There’ll be chatter and catch ups and so much to hear.A garage full of laughter and cheer.Food’ll stretch the tables and let’s not forget the beer!We’ll all be together, a large family, that’s clear.And so far, byContinue reading “An Empty Chair”
As a Fellow Knight pt. 7
The castle was lit up with the late festival feast. Drunkards danced the streets and their off-tune jolly songs filled the air. Dionna found herself a burly, hairy man to dance with while Aledon was taking advantage of the festival’s lax nature to show off some magic. I just kept watch. I watched the crowdsContinue reading “As a Fellow Knight pt. 7”
As a Fellow Knight Pt. 6
The crowds departed Sir Duncan gathered the people’s cheers with arms open wide–I swear his head grew two sizes because of it. Meanwhile, Sir Gavin’s corpse was staining the field red. No one bothered with it. Not with all the attention all on Sir Duncan’s victory. “I’m sorry, Naviro.” Dionna laid her hand on myContinue reading “As a Fellow Knight Pt. 6”
As a Fellow Knight pt. 5
The stands were full. More people arrived to witness the joust to the death than any of the jousts before. Dionna, Aledon, and I struggled to find a seat, but eventually gave up. We were left to stand near the Noble Court. “I don’t understand why you want to watch this.” Dionna commented for theContinue reading “As a Fellow Knight pt. 5”
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