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Friday Flash 3: Black Thunder
Clouds gather overhead, black against the evening sun. Wind flees before the army, turning up the leaves on the trees.
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Idea You Can Steal 84: New Town
This isn’t my last post of 2024. But it is my last chance to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Here’s a story idea to feed your muse over the holidays. I hope you make happy memories with family and friends this season. See you in 2025! Public opinion turns against a…
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Why Writers Should Show AND Tell
Show, don’t tell. Personally, I kinda hate this phrase.
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To the Capital [Script]
(Night on the train. Low, rhythmic clatter of wheels. Moonlight peeks in through the window of the compartment. Silas sits on the bed, his back against the wall of the car. His eyes are closed, taking in the silence.)
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Writing Prompts 69
The weather is turning colder, and Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Wishing you happy times with your family and plenty of food for your table. Here are some writing prompts for your imagination to munch on.
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Friday Flash 18: To the Capital
Night had fallen. The moon peeked through the window of the train compartment. Silas sat on the bed, his back against the wall of the car. He closed his eyes, taking in the welcome quiet.
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Idea You Can Steal 83: The Decay
The weather has finally cooled off where I live. Time to curl up with a seasonal beverage and enjoy this Idea You Can Steal.
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Writing Prompts 68
Happy Pumpkin Spice Season! Before I share this month’s prompts, I have an announcement to make. I will stop posting writing prompts in early 2025. While preparing for the WordPress launch, I discovered that coming up with prompts and ideas to steal wasn’t fun anymore. I want to focus on a few big projects at…
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Idea You Can Steal 82: Beware, Kids
Hey all. No witty intro this time, I’m afraid. I’ve got several things cooking behind the scenes, so I need to make this post quick. Here’s one more story idea for you before the seasons change.
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Writing Prompts 67
A belated Merry Christmas in July to all of my Southern Hemisphere readers. Here’s a new batch of writing prompts for all of you to enjoy.
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Idea You Can Steal 81: Hard Times Get Harder
Now that I’ve launched my Odysee channel, you may see inspiration posts like these appear less frequently. I’m still keeping my promised twice-a-month posting schedule; I’m just splitting my time evenly between the channel and the blog. The monthly blog post may be a set of writing prompts, a story idea you can steal, or…