Hello everyone. It appears my hiatus is over as I’m excited to get back to Experience Writing. But I’m not going to get back to the planner pages quite yet. While I took an extended break from blogging and social media, I finally found the excitement and energy I needed to return to revising myContinue reading “Revising with scene cards”
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Reading as a writer: Deconstructing a scene
This summer my wonderful local book store, A Good Book in Sumner, Wa, not only had a Summer Reading Bingo card, but came up with a Bingo card for writers as well. It looked daunting at first with squares like: Write your manifesto (turn your excuses upside down); Write seven days in a row; andContinue reading “Reading as a writer: Deconstructing a scene”
Craft Book Review: Story Fix
Story Fix: Transform Your Novel from Broken to Brilliant by Larry Brooks is intended to help authors “reinvigorate” rejected novels, but I found it lacking in tangible instruction and full of discouragement. Why I picked it up: I was looking through Writing Voice: The Complete Guide to Creating a Presence on the Page and EngagingContinue reading “Craft Book Review: Story Fix”
Craft Book Review: The Magic Words by Cheryl B. Klein
The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults by Cheryl B. Klein is a great book for writers who are ready to take their manuscript to the next level. As an editor for Scholastic, Cheryl has experience that makes her an authority on the subject of revision and editing MG and YAContinue reading “Craft Book Review: The Magic Words by Cheryl B. Klein”
All The Colors Of Santa And Snowmen: Final Days of 2017 Day 21
I found these wonderful little light covers yesterday. If I hadn’t been playing with pink flamingos the other day, I wouldn’t have recognized what they were. The rainbow santas and snowmen will probably be riding pink flamingos for Christmas at my house. #vss very short story In all the hustle and bustle of the AnnualContinue reading “All The Colors Of Santa And Snowmen: Final Days of 2017 Day 21”
Final Days Of 2017 Day 20: Fight For Your Right To Party!
This glittery Santa ornament still lives in its box. I thought about taking it out for the picture, but then he reminded me of The Prospector from Toy Story 2, so I left him in his box. #vss very short story Tears pushed at the corners of the collector’s eyes as he lifted Formalwear SantaContinue reading “Final Days Of 2017 Day 20: Fight For Your Right To Party!”
#FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 16: Joy To The World!
Many people put fake, plastic instruments on their Christmas trees. I like real ones. I received this Ocarina in a basket of world instruments as a Christmas gift. It adds gorgeous color to the tree and when the spirit moves, I can grab it and play along with my favorite carol. Or, in all honesty, make horribleContinue reading “#FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 16: Joy To The World!”
Pink Flamingos: Final Days Of 2017 Day 17
I received these at a white elephant gift exchange. I think every tree needs some thoughtful pink flamingos. #vss very short story The reindeer became skittish as they got closer to Florida. A crew of pink flamingos were vying for their jobs and were always trying to show off for Santa. Trying not to kickContinue reading “Pink Flamingos: Final Days Of 2017 Day 17”
Final Days Of 2017 Day 16: Aloha Santa
In the mood for a Hawaiian Christmas? This Santa is. My sweetie and I agree he would know the words to Mele Kalikimaka, so we’re not sure what he’s looking at in this book. If you’d like to listen to the song here’s some Bing Crosby. #vss very short story Santa let his elf takeContinue reading “Final Days Of 2017 Day 16: Aloha Santa”
Stages Of Change – #FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 14
#vss very short story “Now Chris Kringle, what happened to your neck?” asked Mrs. Claus when her husband came in after his package deliveries wearing a thick brace. Santa moaned and stiffly bent into his chair. “I thought it would be fun to let Tigger lead my sleigh last night.” Today’s Poetry Prompt and PoemContinue reading “Stages Of Change – #FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 14”
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