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October 18, 2022
Writer’s Block
“No, writers block, that’s absurd. I always have what to write about.”
His mind is as blank as the page.
“Maybe there’s nothing more to write about.”
There’s always something to write about.
“Am I even looking; do I still look for what to write about?”
The page will always be a canvas, but a man gone blind can’t paint.
When we think we know best, we forget to listen,
we forget to learn.
“Do I even have what to say?”
He begins to ask the right questions.
“What makes my voice so special?
Why should I be heard while so many are silenced?
Who do I truly write for?”
Only in humility does he spark creativity.
By: Jett Belavin[image error]Writer’s Block was originally published in CRY Magazine on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
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October 13, 2022
An Uphill Journey
An anxious wait before
an uphill journey,
I carried my worries with me.
I wouldn’t let go, I couldn’t let go
as my congested mind and I tumbled.
I ask why, they don’t know.
They say I carry my baggage with me
as if by choice.
An anxious wait before
meeting a new friend,
or more than a friend;
they said “you did it again; a clean shot, dead centre, same spot,
a hole in your foot, and a hole in his heart.”
If only I knew how fast I’d cut ties.
I think I cared, but I’d hate to remember.
They say I brought the scissors with me;
as if I could help it.
Fearful, I am my hearts defender.
It seems when I need me the most
I panic, crippled and trigger happy —
my reflection — forever my adversary
as I collapse under the weight of myself.
iStock: Fotozick[image error]An Uphill Journey was originally published in CRY Magazine on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Call For Submissions — What Mask Are You Wearing Now?
There’s so much symbolism in a mask. It can be meant as a decorative or stylistic cover for your face. It can be seen as a sign of oppression. More recently, we’ve seen how a mask can be used for protection, or at least to symbolize protection.
I think we’re all wearing some kind of mask. I’ll speak for myself when I say that I was hiding for a long time and am still trying to pull my mask all the way off.
For this week’s writing prompt, tell me what mask you are wearing. I know this community and I know you’ll get super creative with this prompt so I’m really excited to read the submissions.
Same rules as always:You can submit to this or ANY of our past writing prompts. Just scroll through our previous newsletters. They’ll be marked “Call for Submissions.”If you’re already a writer for CRY, go ahead and submit.Be as creative as you want in your submissions. As long as you stick to the topic, we’ll consider it.Just because you submit doesn’t mean we’ll post. If you haven’t heard back from us in three days, consider that a pass.[image error]Call For Submissions — What Mask Are You Wearing Now? was originally published in CRY Magazine on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
October 12, 2022
My Next Workshop — Link and Date
Here we go again. I’m doing another workshop, this time we’re focusing on novel writing. More specifically, I’ll be breaking down how to build scenes and how to build characters.
Sign up for novel writing with Kern Carter
What I’ll do is use examples from my own novels so I can also speak and teach from a place of intent, which is super important for emerging writers.
The workshop is free, of course. Here is the link to sign up.
Date: Saturday, October 22
Time: 12:00–1:30 EST
Make sure you share with other writers you think would benefit.
I’m really excited about this one. You know that novel writing is my greatest love, so I’m about to go IN! Come join me and let’s learn and have a bit of fun while we’re at it.
[image error]My Next Workshop — Link and Date was originally published in CRY Magazine on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
October 11, 2022
October 10, 2022
I Started Writing
©2022 Juliet AltmannI started writing because I was up at night and could not sleep.
I started writing because my heart was broken and I was sick of weeping.
I started writing because I read great writers and I wanted to be great too.
I started writing because I was in school and in order to pass I had to.
I started writing because I needed lyrics to go with my songs.
I started writing because I felt like an outsider and like I didn’t belong.
I started writing because I wanted to find the words to describe the feeling.
I started writing because I was at rock bottom and desperate for healing.
I started writing when I couldn’t seem to speak, let alone ask for help.
I started writing when I realized that I had something to offer myself.
I started writing because I could, I was lucky enough to be taught.
I don’t know what would’ve happened if I didn’t start writing but I can’t even stomach the thought.
©2022 Juliet Altmann
[image error]I Started Writing was originally published in CRY Magazine on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
