Do you insult your readers with redundancy? Usually, we see this when an author tells something and then shows it, or vice versa. If you must add more to a wonderful showing sentence, try adding the impact of the event…
On a rainy Friday, what better way to spend time than writing? Today, let’s do one of my favorite prompts that helps with showing instead of telling. Write about a thunderstorm without using the following words: rain, thunder, lightning. Have…
Story setting can consist of more than where a story takes place. When written well, story setting can interact with characters, taking on an integral place within the story. The best settings become part of the story. Consider this question.…
Memorable days can occur without warning. Any day can become momentous on a personal level. Today, consider and write about the most memorable day of your life. What happened? Why do you remember it? Write from your heart and include…
“I feel afraid when I bare my soul. I run the risk that others will despise me, ridicule me, or ignore me. But that’s who I am. That’s all I have to offer.” ~Cecil Murphy (Unleash the Writer Within) As…
Do you ever daydream? Most people do, whether or not we admit it. Daydreams create the perfect opportunity for a fiction writer to create fascinating worlds. However, non-fiction writers can also benefit from a few moments of letting the mind…
Look outside and reflect on what you notice most. Write a paragraph (or ten) using all five senses to describe what you see today. Hint: You might have to brave the heat and step outside for a few minutes. For…
Use an existing character (or create a new one) who falls in love with a specific city or region. Your character lives too far away to visit this favorite location and wants to move. But to move, he or she…
Evil adverbs haunt our writing if we don’t pay attention to and eliminate them. As we study books on writing, attend workshops and conferences, and participate in writers’ groups, we learn to avoid adverbs. While not always possible, try to…
Welcome to our weekly prompt. Take a few moments to look at this photo, then let your imagination go wild and write a paragraph or ten. Maybe go for a short story or poem. Feel free to share your work…
