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Category Archives: Preparing for writing
When in Doubt, Talk it Out
This week’s prompt was one I suggested: “What kinds of activities do you engage in while mulling over your story lines? Have they ever helped you get over a stumbling block?” I’m never at a loss for something to do. … Continue reading
My Private Getaway
Our resident hound asked us to describe a favorite place to “escape” and explain why it draws us there. After thinking about it, I decided that my escape hatch is right here in my condo – it’s my basement sewing … Continue reading
KISS Your Bios
Months ago I offered this question:Do you enjoy reading about other writers, their bios and writing processes? Once again, my fellow bloggers here added a fresh element that I did not foresee, in as much as most addressed ‘biographies’ in … Continue reading
Posted in advice, author interview, autobiographies, biographies, careers, creativity, editing, experiences, helping others, how to write, imagination, inspiration, Life, lifestyles, Miscellaneous, Preparing for writing, Random thoughts, short biographies, The Author Life, Tonette Joyce, writers
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Sapped
This week:How has the ongoing pandemic affected your creativity? My writing creativity has been a casualty of the pandemic. As many people, I really thought that having to stay home would make writing easier, but no. I have been bogged-down … Continue reading
Writing May Not Be Written Down
This Week: Can you picture yourself ever stopping writing (creatively)… and thinking, “Nah, I’m tired of writing. Maybe I’ll do something else.” Short answer? No. I know that everyone who has been here for any time knows that I wrote … Continue reading
Posted in Anthologies, author's life, big plans, Books, careers, childhood, creating scenes, Daily life, Dealing with stress, decisions, dialogue, experiences, Family, fantasy, free week, helping others, imagination, inspiration, Life, non-fiction, novels, poetry, Preparing for writing, time management, Tonette Joyce, using talents, Why I Write, Words, writing
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I’d Rather Laugh
Our resident hound asked, “ Have you ever really had FUN writing a scene (or scenes)?” My immediate reaction to this prompt was, “Of COURSE I have fun writing. That’s why I do it!” But then I thought back to … Continue reading
The Writing Times They Are A-Changin’
This week, it was my turn to provide the blog’s writing prompt. My question was, “Has anything about your writing routine changed since you first began?” Although I submitted this topic a few months ago, it’s the perfect time for … Continue reading