After completing the latest draft of my YA novel, I read through the content with an objective perspective and asked myself the hard questions: Do I want to keep reading? Do any key elements get lost in the dialogue or subplots? Are there any characters that don’t move the story forward? Who is the storyContinue reading “Novel Update”
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Writing Prompt Wednesday: Curtain Calls
Use the image below as inspiration for a story (fictional or non-fiction), and include all five senses (or more) when drafting your piece. Imagine that a set of red velour curtains are blocking your view. As they part, what do you see? Are you sitting in a theatre, clapping excitedly as the cast takes their final bows? Are you part ofContinue reading “Writing Prompt Wednesday: Curtain Calls”
Motivational Monday: Artist’s Tools
Via pencil or charcoal, draw your path Does it wind like a river Or split in differing directions Is the road a straight line to your goal Add vivid colors with your paintbrush or sponge Bringing life to trees, fields, and creatures Build the world around you In rustic shades of brown, red, and orangeContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Artist’s Tools”
Writing Prompt Wednesday: Dead or Alive
Let’s change it up a bit for this week’s writing prompt! Use the image above as inspiration for a story (non-fiction or fictional), BUT take the following criteria into account when drafting your piece. Include one protagonist and one antagonist. One character is alive and one is dead. Choose a setting that you have not yetContinue reading “Writing Prompt Wednesday: Dead or Alive”
Motivational Monday: A Child in Bloom
A helping hand as I grow Providing support and a gentle touch Love flows through her cells to mine Innocence and spirit keep me rooted Sunshine from the sky warms But not as much as the child’s smile Her laughter shakes my petals And twinkling eyes connect at my core I bloom withContinue reading “Motivational Monday: A Child in Bloom”
Writing Prompt Wednesday: Something’s Fishy
In need of a little creative inspiration? Then, use the image below as a starting point for a story. It can be non-fiction or fictional, a play, a scene on a TV show, poem, or essay. There are no correct answers or guidelines you must follow. Don’t overthink it or edit as you go – let theContinue reading “Writing Prompt Wednesday: Something’s Fishy”
Motivational Monday: Untie Your Wings
Moving forward while looking back Dreaming big yet living small Imposed will Impossible decision On still we journey Towards an unknown land Destinations clouded by a morning mist Floating, falling Screeching, halting We falter and stumble along a pebbled path Littered with our own baggage We jump hurdles, crawl through, and keep going Continue reading “Motivational Monday: Untie Your Wings”
Writing Prompt Wednesday: Snow, man!
In need of a little creative inspiration? Then, use the image below as a starting point for a story. It can be non-fiction or fictional, a play, a scene on a TV show, poem, or essay. There are no correct answers or guidelines you must follow. Don’t overthink it or edit as you go – let theContinue reading “Writing Prompt Wednesday: Snow, man!”
Motivational Monday: Flowers & Stones
THROWING FLOWERS AND STONES Nuggets of praise and critique Can affect us only if we absorb them Do we let them seep into our spirit Guiding our choices and defining our actions Opinions of others come freely Whether we ask for them or not How we process them Can move us forward, or keep usContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Flowers & Stones”
Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Seven
Spring is nearly here! Thank heavens to Betsy – whoever Betsy is!!!! I love the season called spring, and not only because I was born during this season. It’s a time of celebration, spiritual renewal, and inspiration for me. CELEBRATION During April and May, my immediate family celebrates seven birthdays. We decorate in early April, and keepContinue reading “Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Seven”
Kelly Deeny 