Days 71 through 73: Reflections The words I choose matter. I seldom spout opinions in the midst of sadness, frustration, or incomprehensible tragedy. I, instead, turn to the creative arts as a healthy form of expression and reflection. I am a writer. As such, I seek to share this treasured skill to help spread hope,Continue reading “Days 71-73 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”
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Days 66-70 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey
What a hectic week it has been! The 111 DWJ encountered obstacles both internal and external this week, hence the lack of a new post since Thanksgiving. In the midst of struggles, I seek refuge in my love of writing; I turned those hurdles into stepping stones through a Motivational Monday Tuesday poem. TRAVELING COMPANIONSContinue reading “Days 66-70 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”
Day Sixty-Two of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey
DAY 62: Motivational Monday Poem Reach for the moon Visible or hidden Dreams only a short distance away Don’t just make a wish, Make a decision Keep your feet planted, Rooted in depth and perception A journey traveled in linear time A spirit unaccustomed to the restriction Earth to sky And the in between Continue reading “Day Sixty-Two of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”
Day Fifty-Six of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey
DAY 56: Visual Learner I am a very visual person. As such, I prefer the worlds in my stories to capture attention and spark the imagination. Today’s writing adventure involved building the visual world in my New Adult Fantasy novel. I can see the action, the characters, and the setting so clearly that I sometimesContinue reading “Day Fifty-Six of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”
Days 54 & 55 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey
DAY 54: Under the Weather Related I managed to write a few paragraphs over the course of the day. My mind was too preoccupied with how under the weather I felt. I went to bed very early, a fitful night followed. I spent the next day home from work, my body exhausted. Even as IContinue reading “Days 54 & 55 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”
Day Fifty-Three of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Happy Anniversary, Soap Opera Digest
Today’s entry in the 111 Day Writer’s Journey celebrates the 40th Anniversary of SOAP OPERA DIGEST.
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”
Kelly Deeny 