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January 22, 2016
I’m Nutty
about books! I’ll tell you why. Yesterday, I went to three public libraries in the area where I live. Yes, three. I went to the first one to meet a writing friend so we could work on our books. During a break to stretch and walk around, I found three books and four movies to check […]
January 20, 2016
Writing Prompt Wednesday
Hello Readers, For this week’s prompt, I thought I would start off with: Sally stood on the precipice staring down at the traffic rushing by, when from the next door window she heard…. an argument in the next office, with threats to life and limb of one of the arguees. She had to do something. Forget her […]
January 15, 2016
Sharing Some Inspiration
Hello Readers, Yesterday I read two inspiring blog posts and thought I would share them with you. One is from a blog called Writer Unboxed, or WU for short. There, Lisa Cron talked about how stories can inspire a nation to change their world. Read about it here: http://writerunboxed.com/2016/01/14/w... The other blog is by Michael Hyatt, the […]
January 13, 2016
Writing Prompt Wednesday
Hello Readers, This week, try a prompt with the following words: courageous bouquet teach Mine is at the bottom. Can’t wait to see what you come up with! Gloria felt courageous to teach a group of ladies how to arrange flowers into beautiful bouquets. Have a good one! ~~MichelleFiled under: creativity, fiction, having fun, prompts, writing prompts Tagged: […]
January 11, 2016
New Year Writing Goals
Hello Readers! It’s that time of year again. A brand new calendar is hung on the wall or added to the planner. All those squares are white, crisp, clean. Empty. I love empty squares. When they get filled up, they stress me out. Seriously. And with all those empty white squares comes the chance to fill […]
January 8, 2016
Survey: Follow up
A few weeks before Christmas, I posted a survey about what you would like to read here. I was surprised that the response was more about how to be a writer and about my writing journey. So, I have a few more questions. What kind of writing are you interested in? What do you want […]
January 6, 2016
Writing Prompt Wednesday
Hello Friends, Here is this week’s prompt: poetry magazine friend surprise I can’t wait to see what you come up with! Mine is below. Much to my surprise, I was given a poetry magazine by a friend which then inspired me to do some poetry writing. Happy writing! ~~MichelleFiled under: creativity, having fun, prompts, writing, […]
January 1, 2016
Books! Books! Books!
Happy New Year, Friends! I hope you all have had a lovely Christmas and a good start to 2016. I enjoyed a pleasant and peaceful Christmas with my family, and a calm and quiet slip into 2016. As a writer, I am also a voracious reader. And I joined GoodReads earlier this year, setting my […]
December 25, 2015
Christmas Greetings
Dear Readers, I just wanted to take a moment and wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I appreciate your time in following me, commenting, and giving me feedback. Enjoy the day with family and friends. I’ll see you in January! ~~off Christmassing, MichelleFiled under: Christmas wishes, gratefulness, thanks, writing, writing blog Tagged: books, Christmas […]
December 23, 2015
Writing Prompt Wednesday
Hello Readers! For this week’s writing prompt, finish this sentence: For this Christmas, I hope… that you and yours enjoy the spirit of Christmas and take time to reflect on Who it is all about. Merry Christmas, friends! ~~MichelleFiled under: prompts, writing, writing prompts Tagged: Christmas, writing, writing prompt
