History repeated
Add to FavoritesImagine you could travel back in time to a moment in history: the invasion of Normandy, the flight of Amelia Earhart, the assassination … Read More “History repeated”
Writing Prompts
The art of the overheard
Be inspired by what you overhear in the world. Read More “The art of the overheard”
In the company of greatness
Add to FavoritesImagine you could spend a single day with your favorite writer or poet, either living or deceased. What would you do? What questions … Read More “In the company of greatness”
Tale as old as time
Add to Favorites“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” —Franz Kafka Imagine a character who has never grown old. What has … Read More “Tale as old as time”
The art of writing
Add to Favorites Wander through a local museum or art gallery and choose the painting, sculpture or exhibit that most inspires you. Write a description … Read More “The art of writing”
Not so ever after
Add to FavoritesWrite the sequel to your favorite fairytale. Are Hansel and Gretel tried for murder? Do Snow White and her prince contemplate divorce? Does … Read More “Not so ever after”
The other four senses
Add to FavoritesPick a spot, sit down and close your eyes. Notice the scent. Does the air smell like car exhaust or lemon disinfectant? Listen … Read More “The other four senses”
“Do you need help?”
Add to Favorites Use this line at the beginning, end, or somewhere in the middle of a story. Who needs help? What do they need? … Read More ““Do you need help?””
Tickle the taste buds
Add to Favorites What does a sunset taste like? How about a conversation between former lovers? Is longing like dried cherries, desire a slice of … Read More “Tickle the taste buds”
Heartbreak Hotel
Add to Favorites Write the scene of your first heartbreak from a third-person point of view. Pretend you’re a bystander and capture the environment, the … Read More “Heartbreak Hotel”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”