Yeah Write #27: The Consequence of Custody (#flashfiction)
A man dipped a stolen daughter’s hand in the water; the boat undulated. After thirty minutes, the hard ridges between her fingers plumped into webbing. He released a burdened breath. … Continue reading
Protected: Yeah Write #26: The Return (#flashfiction)
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Blog Swap #1: Writing Blog Link Party (#amwriting #writingtips)
I am adding something new to this blog. A link exchange party! Please add your Writing Blog or your Favorite Writing Blog within the category fiction, poetry, or writing tips … Continue reading
Writes and Wrongs #5: The Spotlight Effect (#writingtips)
If you mention it, it better be important. In a rush? Just want to skip ahead ? click here. I have been participating in a writer’s forum which I have … Continue reading
Writes and Wrongs #4: Kiai! Action Tags (#writingtips)
Characters don’t just speak, they do stuff. Eager? Just want to skip ahead to the examples? click here. It can be difficult for me to punctuate dialogue correctly sometimes because … Continue reading
Writes and Wrongs #3: The Fall of Said Bookisms (#writingtips)
Unless your character is a Parseltongue, she doesn’t hiss. If you want to skip the intro-babble and get right to the examples, click here. I’m old, thus, the infamous “said-bookism” … Continue reading
Writes and Wrongs #2: Basic Dialogue Punctuation
When you teach you learn. First, I want to take a tangent. If you don’t want to read my introduction drivel, click here. I believe in those above words. Out … Continue reading
Yeah Write #25: Unmatched (#flashfiction)
On the left foot, a tall nylon sock styled as a buskin. Could you make a windsock out of socks? The right: a knee-high, rainbow-striped toe sock. Why let meaningless … Continue reading
Protected: Yeah Write #24: Options Open (#flashfiction)
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Writes and Wrongs #1: Fun with Dialogue Punctuation (#writingtips)
I love dialogue. Sometimes I will write a scene just so I can use a quippy exchange later. I adore how you can produce a different pace and evoke feeling … Continue reading
Protected: What’s Up Doc #13: Mindful Things — #NYCMidnight SSC Round 1 GR10
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What’s Up Doc #12: It Is Out of My Hands ( #amwriting )
The deed is done. It is out of my hands. I have submitted my first short story to a contest for the first time in twenty years. I haven’t gotten … Continue reading
Protected: Yeah Write #22: Beauty and Beasts (#flashfiction)
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Protected: Yeah Write #20: Pecker Bridge (#flashfiction)
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What’s Up Doc #11: What It’s Like ( #amwriting )
You’ve noticed I’ve neglected the blog this past week. I’ve noticed too. I’ve been too busy. Too busy writing! I said yes. I entered the tenth annual NYC Midnight Short … Continue reading
Writing on the Fly #11: What She Is (Excerpt) — Guard Down
Note: I’m feeling quite discouraged today, but I sat down and wrote anyway. For those who are new, WOtF is an exercise I do for myself. I sit and write … Continue reading
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