I have been the advocate of prompts to spark imagination ever since I began writing. In fact my first 'real' piece of writing was the result of a three word prompt. Here it is: Fire, Clock & Certainty. Fire light flickered on the walls and ceiling as Joan sat with...
Firstly, a Happy New Year to you all. I hope the writing gods are kind to you in 2020 and inspire you to write many new stories. It is customary to make goals or resolutions with the arrival of a new year, some will be accomplished others not, but no matter what, we...
It took some time to decide whether I would participate in NaNoWriMo this year. I have participated ten times in all and each time have created novel or novella length manuscripts. Most have been revised and edited over the following year or so to become published...
Several people enjoyed the button prompt, so today's question is: What story comes to mind with this image? Use 69 words or less. Here is my interpretation: The streets lay deserted and dirty. The last flickering of an advert splashed against the buildings husk....
Today's question is by way of an exercise to inspire the writing Muse. I hosted my writing group's meeting on Tuesday and used a bag of multiple buttons as a 10 minute writing prompt. There were hundreds of buttons in various colours, styles and shapes. Each...
Today's question is: Some writers create a bubble around themselves until they’re finished with their project – how true is that in your case? For me, once I am writing/crafting a story the outside world disappears. I am within that world of my own creation and all...
I enjoy celebrating Canada Day as it is my new homeland. We are lucky to have a deck overlooking part of the parade route so can sit in comfort and watch it drive past. Canada is a young country, becoming the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867. This is in direct...
As you can see I have been bust enjoying our road trip and did not schedule this post, so apologies for being late today. As writers we gain inspiration in numerous ways, so the question today is. What has been the most inspirational or fact finding trip you have...
Road trips have become a regular occurrence since I came to live in Canada. I have been given the gift of an awesome friend, Linda, who enjoys the open road and finding new places and experiences. We leave the main highways and travel the back roads discovering...