Category Archives: Preparing for writing

“Come With Me if You Want to Die”

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Tonette Joyce

Your heart or your writing, anyway, because this week we were asked: “Do you have any fear(s) that AI (artificial intelligence) will take over the production of poetry, scripts, short stories, novels, articles, reference works?” Oh, the takeover of the … Continue reading →

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HELP, I Need Somebody

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Tonette Joyce

 The Hound posed this week’s question: “If you were independently wealthy, would it change anything in what type of material you write… or in what manner you would write?”  The quick answer would be no.  I write what comes to … Continue reading →

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A Rare Smooth Ride

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Jeff Salter

The Novel I Drafted in 16 Days by Jeff Salter Topic: Have you ever had a writing project go smoothly from start to finish? What factors do you believe helped to make that happen? The short answer is yes. And … Continue reading →

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When in Doubt, Talk it Out

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

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 →

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My Private Getaway

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

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 →

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KISS Your Bios

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

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 →

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Sapped

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

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 →

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Writing May Not Be Written Down

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

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 →

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I’d Rather Laugh

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Patricia Kiyono

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 →

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Author! Author! Reader! Reader!

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

The Monday Fox asked:How many people read your books before you submit them?What kind of feedback do you ask for? My answer? Not enough of the right people get to see my books.I have had few friends and family interested … Continue reading →

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