Smooth move Time flies Dumb bunny There’s something pleasing about these repeating vowel sounds. The words don’t rhyme, but they do go together nicely. They make me want to see how far I can take them. Rooster’s smooth move boosts a baboon to croon a groove tune that soon balloons into a new cashew moon. Well, that’s so-so. Certainly, you can do better.
Characters: a teacher, a person who owns a used car lot, a police officer, angry kid Setting: 1980’s middle class neighborhood in small town on a fishing lake Your Task: Give a plot synopsis using these elements. You decide the major conflict or problem plus a resolution. Please keep your plot synopsis less than 300 words. Good practice!
As you may recall, bricolage means you make something out of nearly nothing at all. We’re writers; we can do that! Even so, it’s great practice. So here is a list of nearly nothings. Do select one and write about it. ~That speck in the corner of your eye. ~A bit of gravel trapped in the tread of your tire. ~It’s autumn. One leaf lies by itself on
Do Google this man and explore his writings. He has written about some truly strange and wonderful topics including an 800 mile long yard sale. I’m sure that many of you will find his work very, very pleasing. He is an original.
The following is a personal interpretation of E.O. Wilson’s comments about biology from his book The Diversity of Life (1992). I have substituted the framework of writing poetry for his references to the field of evolutionary biology. What a mind he has, and what a writer he is! Perhaps it is not so odd that what he has to say about science so easily translates into our endeavor
Oh how busy our brains are. They constantly look for ways to make connections. Perhaps some soothing hormone is emitted when we put 12 and 58 together and figure out that they yield 70. Over and over during the day we reward ourselves with such small “ah ha!” moments. Yes, scalloped potatoes will taste great with my beef roast. Yes, I can get the oil changed while I
What reward do you get from writing? I know my own answer to this, but I’d like to hear yours. Why do you write? What benefit do you derive from writing? And also, if no one ever read a word you wrote, would you keep writing? I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this.
Here’s the scene: Janice likes to talk to her plants. She is convinced that it makes them thrive. Her husband, Stan, not only thinks this is a crazy idea, but he also finds it extremely annoying. It’s Saturday morning, and Janice has the watering can in hand. Bring us into this scene by showing their interaction. Make it entertaining rather than just a lot of bickering.
Walking, talking, sharing. Interrupted! Burbling, burbling, burbling. Gesturing. Walking, talking, sharing. Interrupted! Giggling. Nodding. Laughing. Burbling. Stopped. Scowled. Reversed. Strode. Relieved. Freed! Confused. Blinking. Watching. Considering. Running. Catching. Apologizing. Pausing. Grabbing. Sneering. Inhaling. Exhaling. Growling. Crowing! Stopping. Scowling. Re-examining. Departing!
Beginning Writer’s Workbook helps you develop your writing skill and take your work seriously. You’ll discover how to make writing an ongoing part of your life and learn ways to keep going when you feel stuck. This workbook is based on over a dozen years teaching tens of thousands of beginning writers from all over the world. Filled with practice, strategies, new techniques, and lots of usable information. Enjoy the ride!