Day Forty-Five of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

DAY 45: Friday Forward To the point This entry is So that I spend the time Left in the day  On my creative ventures Sharing laughs with family Hugs and kisses from Aunt Kelly  A fantastic and inspiring end to the week Inspiration from within And plenty that surrounds  Treasuring the present like a gift.

Day Forty-Four of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

DAY 44: Writing Ahead Social media hashtags have us looking back on Thursdays, but today I’m looking ahead! I spend the majority of my work breaks writing. I come home and continue writing. Before I visit the dream state, I write a little bit more. In the past five days I wrote over 8,000 wordsContinue reading “Day Forty-Four of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”

Days 42 & 43 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Prompted to Write

Between the 111 Day Writer’s Journey and National Novel Writing month I’m writing to my heart’s content. Are you?

Day Forty-One of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Leaves of Change

DAY 41: Motivational Monday poem *Original and fictional* You left too soon Before I could refute Your claims that scarred my soul I’m not same as I once was  Nor could I ever be I observe, learn, and grow In the seasons of my life  You go your way  And I’ll go mine Perhaps we’llContinue reading “Day Forty-One of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Leaves of Change”

Day Forty of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Building a Bridge

DAY 40: Sunday SoulJourn – Fear Itself There are certain fears which are understandable – like arachnophobia and fear of heights. How about the ones that go unseen yet are equally impactful? Are you a commitment phobe? Do you fear the possibility of failure? Are you overly concerned with other people’s expectations and perceptions? DoContinue reading “Day Forty of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Building a Bridge”

Day Thirty-Seven of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

DAY 37: Piloting My Creativity I don’t know about you, fellow writers, but certain stories just fit into a particular format. For instance, I wrote my YA fantasty/magic realism adventure as a novel because the language required an expansive canvas. However, most of my prior writing focused on stories fit for the big screen orContinue reading “Day Thirty-Seven of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”

Day Thirty-Six of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Writing Prompt Wednesday – Moonlit

As I journey towards turning “writer” from a self-proclaimed label to professional title, I’ve decided to give myself a focused challenge. Each day, from now until January 11, 2016, I hereby pledge to focus on my writings: novel, screenplay drafts, stage play rewrites, TV pilot scenes, etc. Documenting my progress each day will help keepContinue reading “Day Thirty-Six of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Writing Prompt Wednesday – Moonlit”

Day Thirty-Five of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Safety First

DAY 35 I didn’t make much time to focus on my writings today. However, I wasn’t about to call it a night without getting something on paper. A slew of random phrases later and I asked myself a question to which I do not know the answer: Do I fear failure, success, or a littleContinue reading “Day Thirty-Five of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Safety First”

Day Thirty-Four of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

DAY 34: Motivational Monday poem – Ancestral Seeds I often think of seeds planted Long before my body and spirit met The men and women who choices Defined not only their lives But fertilized the ground from which I stemmed I imagine the place they once called home And the steps they took to findContinue reading “Day Thirty-Four of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”