Category Archives: Motivational

Days 107 & 108 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

I made myself a promise last week that I would move forward with more confidence in myself and my writing journey. How have I done so far? I’ll give myself a B as there’s room for improvement. Thanks to a bout of bronchitis, the past few days provided ample writing time but little progress. I’veContinue reading “Days 107 & 108 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”

Days 105 & 106 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Writing Prompt Wednesday

It’s my first Writing Prompt Wednesday posting in the new year and the last during the 111DWJ. With that in mind, I chose the image below as a reminder of all the possibilities ahead. Draft a short story, poem, song, or journal entry about what your goals are for the new year.  Have fun andContinue reading “Days 105 & 106 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Writing Prompt Wednesday”

Days 101 & 102 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: My 2016 Goal

I don’t know about you, but I start each new calendar year resolved to be more focused, organized, healthier, and/or financially stable. I set lofty goals that I stop reaching for around mid-February. Then, I slip on the coat of guilt, shame, and embarrassment as penance for my lack of resolve and determination. This pastContinue reading “Days 101 & 102 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: My 2016 Goal”

Days 95-97 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Motivational Monday Poem

HORIZON Lost, scared,   Alone, and unsure enter Hope is on the horizon     Climbing mountains   Scaling walls   Actual or symbolic     Moving forward   Toward destinations unseen   Take resolute steps   Even when your feet only brush the earth.

Days 91 & 92 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

Day 91 & 92: Wishful Journey I want to see new places, meet new people, and be inspired. Oh, to see Vermont in the winter, New Orleans in the spring, San Francisco in the Summer, and Canada in the Fall. How my soul yearns to travel to the lands I know only in my dreams:Continue reading “Days 91 & 92 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”

Days 88-90 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Motivational Monday

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY POEM: Winter Solstice Winter awakens from his slumber Remnants of dreams falling in a flurry Day and Evening take turns Gracing us in moments of beauty The Sun’s rebirth Resets the clock of opportunity

Days 84-87 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

Days 84-87: Writing Through a Haze It’s finally Friday! And to make the day even better it’s a Friday before a holiday!!!!!  Ah, to relax, curl up in a blanket, and watch TV movies to which I can already guess the ending. The desire to do all of the aforementioned activities is amplified by theContinue reading “Days 84-87 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”

Day 83 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

DAY 83: Writing Prompt Wednesday Use the image below as a source of creative inspiration. Draft a film noir story, poem, or write a flash fiction piece set in an alternate universe. Pick up those pens or pencils! Charge up your tablet! Ready? And….write!!!!!