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Writing Ideas # 5: Find a writing prompt and run with it
This is the fifth posting in a series of 5 related topics. If you missed the first four, search for ‘Writing Idea‘ on my blog and you should find them there. I subscribe to the Writer’s Digest...
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Today’s OneWord: Systems
“We have to shut the systems down, NOW!” Harvey screamed as he ran towards the front of the assembly line. “What? Why?” The foreman questioned him, not wanting to stop production if it wasn’t...
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Today’s OneWord: Salesman
“So you had a good time. He paid for everything. You like him. What’s the problem?” “Well, I….. I don’t wanna tell you. You’ll think me an ass.” “I already think you’re an ass, Theresa.” “True.” She...
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Today’s OneWord: Society
High society was not a thing to be messed around with. The wrong word from the right mouth could tear you down in a heartbeat. Sarah knew what she was doing and dressed with care. Placing the feathers...
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Today’s OneWord: Flat
The land was flat below us as we rounded the curve of the mountain road. Cresting a small rise, there was the valley strewn out in front of our car. This is where we would begin our new life. This...
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Today’s OneWord: Fatigue
The stress was finally getting to me and the fatigue of not sleeping night after night was just too much. Dropping down onto the soiled couch, I put my arm under my head and allowed my eyelids to...
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Today’s OneWord: Cave
The curtains were drawn, giving the room a cave-like darkness. Mark stood with his back to the window. Mindy could see the outline of his shoulders and head, but the rest of his body was lost in the...
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Cave Expanded
Every once in a while I write a OneWord prompt piece and I’m sad that my time is up. So, this morning, I decided to fire up my Write or Die Desktop edition and write for 15 minutes on the prompt I...
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Writer Resource: iWriter
If you are looking to make a little extra money doing something you love (writing), then iWriter is a great resource for you. iWriter is a forum that posts writing jobs from clients and you can...
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Today’s OneWord: Withered
Poetry this time: A heart, withered and scorched Beats failing and weak Floundering for air it lurches And bumps Along this fated journey This dusty path To a shore that no longer Houses the traveler...
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Today’s OneWord: Celestial
The celestial body was at its apex and Moriah knew it was time. Turning from the water, she placed her sacrifice on the ground and began to chant. The moon shone on the water behind her and as Moriah...
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Today’s OneWord: Sleeved
I was sitting on the stool so I could see the door out of the corner of my eye. It opened and the little bell above the door jingled merrily. Sipping my red wine, I pretended not to care who had just...
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Today’s OneWord: Manifest
As Carrie watched in silent terror, the fog began to change around her. Swirling and climbing up over her head, a shape began to manifest. Her feet froze her in place as her skin became clammy. ‘No!’...
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WordPress Daily Prompt!
Hello fellow writers and readers! Some of you may not be aware that WordPress actually posts a daily writing prompt. The prompt is usually about personal writing, as WordPress is first and foremost a...
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Today’s OneWord: Creative
Carrie stared down at the carpet in front of her. The spot was definitely red. Not orange or brown, but red. A deep red. One she recognized from years of looking at red stains on carpets, as being...
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Submission time is NOW
Hello readers! I just discovered this cool publication avenue. If you’re looking for something to add to your tear sheet, these just may be your dudes (or dudettes)! The people over at The Artificial...
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Today’s OneWord: Collection
Carrie fished around in her purse for something that would help her with the collection of the sample. Finding a package of pocket tissues, Carrie emptied the tissues from the package into the bottom...
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Submission Resource: Creative Nonfiction
New Writing Submission! While perusing the ‘net this morning, I found a pretty cool, nonfiction, outlet for submissions! So, naturally, I wanted to share it with you-all. (I’m just nice like that.)...
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Today’s OneWord: Wistful
Wistful for the days when his life was not in danger, Tyler crouched with his back to the warehouse wall to catch his breath. Glancing around the corner of the building, he could see movement coming...
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Wordy Wednesdays: Derived
As a new feature, every week, I’m going to use a random word generator. It might be OneWord, it might be something else. I will put 15 minutes on my timer in my Write or Die desktop edition and I will...
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