• Brainstorming Tips

    As I mentioned last month, I’m working on a nonfiction project on my writing process. I’m in the outlining stage right now, but it’s made me really think about how I get things done and how I chase the muse or whatever you’d like to call it. And I’ve noticed there are a few different…

  • State of Mind – A Writing Exercise

    *Exercise from Naming the World. State of Mind. Explore a character’s thoughts before having them plunge into an action* There were so many things in life that I thought I would accomplish before now. I wanted to finish college and buy a house. I wanted to get married and have a baby. I thought I’d…

  • Senses Exercise #4

             Today we’re taking another trip through the Senses Thesaurus and working on descriptions. I thought I’d try something different this time though, and just describe Christmas day and make sure I include all five senses. And I’m going to try my best to use the best words I can to invoke the right feelings…

  • Story Cubes #7

    The Cubes: germ, dino fossil, snake, rain clouds, puzzle piece, crab, ladder, camera, speedometer *          Disclaimer: This one is going to be a little silly. Boyfriend helped me brainstorm after I rolled the dice and he said, “Look, it’s 2020. Just write about that.” So, it’s not necessarily a story this time, just blurbs.…

  • November Reads

             Another successful month of reading! Even though I didn’t finish my final craft book just yet, I still read four books and reached my goal. I’m also really proud of the fact that two were physical books, one was an e-book, and only one was on audio. And probably the best part of all…

  • Senses Exercise 3

             Aaand we’re back with the description exercises. As I work through my next book(s) I know I’m making more of a conscious effort to bring the setting to life. I even have a post-it note next to my editing pages that just says, “see, taste, smell, hear, feel” as a little reminder checklist to…

  • Tarot Cards #4

    The Cards Page of Cups: An emotionally open young person given to flights of imaginative fantasy Knight of Wands: Trying to rescue the world by imposing order on it Five of Cups (reversed): The worst thing that could happen actually creates a better situation Strength: Discipline yourself to follow your intuition Medicine Wheel (reversed): Start…

  • Tarot Cards

    Wrote a short piece with the inspiration from these cards. Come back Thursday to check it out.

  • A Cursed Witch Pt. 3

             Johnathon Sharp straightened his tie and rechecked the story on the teleprompter. He hated having to deliver bad news on Monday mornings. Monday’s were bad enough on their own. But it was still there, waiting for him to read when the light turned green.          “You ready?” the cameraman asked as he stepped out…

  • A Cursed Witch pt 2

             Eris lay spread-eagled on the stone in front of the cave entrance and bathed in the moonlight. The rays danced upon her skin and gave her renewed strength and energy. A shadow of a smile spread across her face, and it grew as she listened to the sounds of agony in the cave behind…