Grace E. Robinson's Blog, page 18
March 21, 2017
Music to Write By – Soundtrack for Blueshift
Music has always been one of my greatest sources of inspiration. I don’t usually listen to music while I’m actually writing, but while I’m brainstorming, researching, or making notes, I often have a playlist going. I know that a lot of writers have specific playlists for their books – whether it’s just their personal inspiration […]
March 20, 2017
Inspiration for the Week: Story Prompt #MondayMotivation
Need a story prompt to get your writing going this week? Let’s start with a bang! Let me know how this image inspires you this week!Filed under: Music, Movies, and other Muses Tagged: story prompt, story prompt picture, story setting, writing inspiration, writing motivation
March 15, 2017
New Science Fiction just Published!
So it took a wee bit longer than I’d planned, but I finally have another book out! This is my second book published ever, and it’s longer than my first one (a small collection of fantasy short stories). This one is science fiction. There are no aliens or space battles in this tale (sorry, if […]
March 13, 2017
Inspiration for the Week: Music to Write By – Trøllabundin #MondayMotivation
You don’t always have to understand the words to a song to feel moved or inspired by it. This song by Faroese singer Eivør means “Spellbound.” Let me know how this music inspires you this week!Filed under: Music, Movies, and other Muses Tagged: Eivor, Music to write by, Trøllabundin, writing inspiration, writing motivation, writing music
March 7, 2017
What to Do When you Can’t Write
Lately I’ve had trouble writing. It’s not that I’m out of ideas or have hit writer’s block. It’s also not that I don’t have time to write – I have the same amount of time I’ve always had. But sometimes life just does things, and often it feels like everything happens at once. For example, […]
March 6, 2017
Inspiration for the Week: Writing Quote #MondayMotivation
Magic isn’t reserved just for fairy tales. There’s truly magic all around! Let me know how this quote inspires you this week!Filed under: Music, Movies, and other Muses Tagged: Roald Dahl, writing inspiration, writing motivation, writing quote
February 28, 2017
How to be a Good Critique Partner
Over the past several years, I’ve been very blessed to be a part of some very good critique groups. Even though writing itself is a solitary endeavor, I believe that associating with other writers – whether it’s with critique partners, a creative writing class, or a big writers conference – is vital to any writer’s […]
February 27, 2017
Inspiration for the Week: Story Prompt #MondayMotivation
Need a writing prompt to get your creativity flowing? Need a character idea to get your stale story moving again? Let me know how this image inspires you this week!Filed under: Music, Movies, and other Muses Tagged: story prompt, story prompt picture, story setting, writing inspiration, writing motivation
February 21, 2017
Should Writers use their Author Platforms for Political Posts?
This post is a question – a question I don’t have an answer for. I’m truly interested in hearing from you – whether you’re a reader, a writer, or you just stumbled across my blog for the first time. I’d love to hear your opinions and views. If there’s one thing that we can probably […]
February 20, 2017
Inspiration for the Week: Music to Write By – Color the Sky #MondayMotivation
This week I’m sharing a short but inspiring piece of instrumental music that I hope inspires you as much as it inspires me. If you’re writing, creating art of any kind, or just beginning another week at your day job, let this music take you away! Let me know how this music inspires you this […]
