Category Archives: Writing Prompt

Writing Prompt: The Battle part 1

Haven’t done a writing prompt in a bit so let’s do this. First the search for anything that sets a spark. Second, a warning. We’re back to details. As I was writing on my Astronautica draft, I noticed (again) I … Continue reading

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Writing Prompt: Bird Hunting

Today I’m working on character voices. I will say this one thing I’m pretty confident in. I’ve had a lot of people tell me my characters have good voices. Then again, imposter syndrome likes to butt in- maybe that’s because … Continue reading

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Writing Prompt: Descriptive Poems

I’m back hammering on descriptions again. I have loved this poem since I first read it probably in high school for its ability to instantly evoke an image. That first line calls up the image of someone softly stepping in … Continue reading

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Writing Prompt: Descriptions

My last writing prompt I said I was working on descriptions. When I write narratively, I often have a tendency to skim to the action and the dialogue which leaves my scenes feeling ungrounded in first drafts. As that’s something … Continue reading

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Writing Prompt: Kathy

This is an experiment I like to run on my website; speed writing prompts. I’m going to give myself an hour and noodle on a prompt I like (I’d say random prompt but I reject far too many for that … Continue reading

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