Tag Archive | creative writing
Today is:
Hello everybody, Today would have been my dad’s 72nd birthday, had a blood clot not taken him from us at only 50 yrs old. It is strange to be almost the same age as your father when he passed, it makes you acutely aware of your own mortality. That is a topic for another time,…
How to write a good foundation
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Start with the straight talk about world building that I need. If I needed it, then I thought maybe someone else needed a bit of help too. I’ve never written a futuristic, or historical story. So I’ve never felt the need to do a lot of world building. However, as…
Do you think writing a picture book is easy?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Well, I did! And was I in for a rude surprise. Yes, this little picture book was a lot more difficult than I ever imagined. But I’m getting closer to the finish line. This little Princess is almost here. I’m working on covers now. What do you think of this draft? Coming…
Want to write every day?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Well, I do! But some days I get distracted and can’t think of any good ideas. Or my muse leaves me high and dry. Or my WIP is just boring. Or, well, you get the point. But I’m beginning to think the only bad idea is one not written. So…
Do you ask enough questions?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
I loved this post by Janice Hardy Are You Asking the Right Story Questions? Really got me to thinking. About my writing. Maybe I need to ask more questions. Even if I ask the same questions, again, and again. Vary the questions, but push for deeper and deeper answers. As…
Do you know how to write texting?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Texting is here to stay. At least until Apple comes up with the next best thing. Pixabay Images If our stories are to stay current, we need to discuss texting. Writers need to stay on top of trends and changes, whether they are permanent or fads. Why? Because it dates the…
Most Excellent X
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
I’m always looking for ways to expand my vocabulary. I did an Alphabet Challenge in April 2015, which gave me a good reason to go looking for new words. I don’t know a lot of X words, apart from Xylophone, X-Ray and Xanadu. Xenon and Xenophobic also are ensconced in…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 