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February 9, 2019
Writers Block, is it all in Your Head? How to Beat it by Being a Mindful Writer. #ISWG
“Deep into the darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” Edgar Allan Poe. Writers block has been around as long as there have been writers writing. It can be a very subjective concept though meaning different things to different people. Nowadays it’s probably become […]
Published on February 09, 2019 10:32
February 7, 2019
Wanting a Writing Challenge February? Then Try Out the #Blogbattle and Join Our Writing Community.
Calling all writers and wordsmiths. Announcing the #BlogBattle prompt for February for those wanting a quick writing challenge. Let’s face it, any writing is better than no writing. If the WIP is draining the will to drink coffee, step out and try something totally different. Engage with authors and writers and the rewards will speak […]
Published on February 07, 2019 11:00
Wanting a Writing Challenge This February? Then Try Out the #Blogbattle and Join Our Writing Community.
Calling all writers and wordsmiths. Announcing the #BlogBattle prompt for February for those wanting a quick writing challenge. Let’s face it, any writing is better than no writing. If the WIP is draining the will to drink coffee, step out and try something totally different. Engage with authors and writers and the rewards will speak […]
Published on February 07, 2019 11:00
January 30, 2019
January almost done and the #BlogBattle prompt was “Flower.” My Entry, “Dragon Stone – Lusus Naturae”
“If you unearth an elder portal be warned. Treat them carefully as we have no desire to lose more students.” Jeremiah Delalande, Lecture on Thaumaturgical Archaeology. BlogBattle has begun. This months word is “Flower.” I often use word prompts to explore writing before deciding if there’s enough backbone to continue. This is no different! […]
Published on January 30, 2019 12:35
January 5, 2019
Wanting a New Writing Challenge This Year? Then Try The #BlogBattle this January and Join Our Writing Community.
Calling all writers and wordsmiths. A New Year, new challenges and #BlogBattle is here so come join our community and see where the prompts take you. Let’s face it, any writing is better than no writing. If the WIP is draining the will to drink coffee, step out and try something totally different. Engage with […]
Published on January 05, 2019 03:33
December 8, 2018
December is here, the new word is “Heart.” Come Join the #BlogBattle. My Entry, “The Chaos Engine”
“Love is a powerful bond. If it is snatched away by something evil then the resulting madness can be tossed in one of two directions.” Jeremiah Delalande, Book of The Exorcist. BlogBattle has begun. This months word is “Heart.” I often use word prompts to explore writing before deciding if there’s enough backbone to continue. This […]
Published on December 08, 2018 02:00
December 6, 2018
Are you A Writer? Then Join #BlogBattle this December and Join Our Writing Community.
Calling all writers and wordsmiths. NaNo is over, but #BlogBattle is here so come join our community and see where the prompts take you. Let’s face it, any writing is better than no writing. If the WIP is draining the will to drink coffee, step out and try something totally different. Engage with authors and […]
Published on December 06, 2018 00:00
December 5, 2018
Finished or Thought About NaNoWriMo? Ever Considered What Makes An Author Prolific? #ISWG
“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” Louis L’Amour During November my Twitter feed was filled by writers from around the world validating their progress and final NaNoWriMo achievements on a successful campaign. Kudos to those who hit 50,000 words. It’s a tremendous tour de force. Now, if I told […]
Published on December 05, 2018 10:56
December 2, 2018
#BlogBattle Stories: Educate
Originally posted on BlogBattle:
November 2018 Blog Battle Entries Updated Tuesdays & the 30th “School” by Anita Dawes “Horse Lords” by The Dark Netizen “A Fork in the Road” by Marian Wood “A World of Shadows” by OnlineGirl “There is Power in a Name” by Ellen Best “The Education of Elspeth” by Joy E. Rancatore…
November 2018 Blog Battle Entries Updated Tuesdays & the 30th “School” by Anita Dawes “Horse Lords” by The Dark Netizen “A Fork in the Road” by Marian Wood “A World of Shadows” by OnlineGirl “There is Power in a Name” by Ellen Best “The Education of Elspeth” by Joy E. Rancatore…
Published on December 02, 2018 10:40
November 22, 2018
The Crux Anthology. Sixteen Authors From Around The Globe in One Book. Out 26 November 2018.
There was once a short story competition. The winners now find themselves about to be published. Some for the very first time…. Introducing The Crux Anthology: Short Stories by 16 International Authors. What, you might be wondering, is this all about? The months-long hard work and dedication of sixteen authors from across the globe, culminating […]
Published on November 22, 2018 12:20