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Day Fifty of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Veterans Day
As this week’s Writing Prompt Wednesday coincides with Veterans Day, I choose the image below with this holiday in mind.
Day Forty-Nine of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey
DAY 49: World-Building Idea I wasn’t in much of a writing mood today – didn’t even take my notebook to work. After a busy day and evening, I sat at the dining room table and picked up my pencil. The words chugged out like a train out of steam. I kept going, determination more importantContinue reading “Day Forty-Nine of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”
Day Forty-Eight of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Motivational Monday
DAY 48: MM poem – I Can Sea Clearly Vast are my dreams Wide are the possibilities Can I navigate waters Choppy and calm Or require a rescue at sea I grab the oars My hands splintered yet strong And row with hope and determination My guiding lights I can clearly see The beauty in theContinue reading “Day Forty-Eight of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Motivational Monday”
Day Forty-Seven of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey
DAY 47: Remembering my Irish Immigrants My three times great-grandfather died 116 years ago today from “cancer of the stomach” (a direct quote from a letter written by his wife to her mother-in-law). Ever since I learned about him and his wife immigrating to America from Ireland, I’ve been fascinated with their story. Part ofContinue reading “Day Forty-Seven of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”
Day Forty-Six of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey
Day 46 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Deflating the Holiday Spirit – I enjoy holiday decor, with one overwhelming exception.
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”
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-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”
Kelly Deeny 