We all know that little voice, the one that interrupts us while we're in the middle of a perfectly good scene (thank you very much) and whispers, "This is complete rubbish. What are you doing? You can't finish this, and no one would want to read it even if you did! Who do you think … Continue reading How to Battle Imposter Syndrome
Author: E.J. Robison
Journey to the Origin…
A feeling of dread came over Luthias as he stepped into the shadow, then saw the outline of something large and hulking standing resolute in front of him. As the wind blew, the thing seemed to groan in pain. Luthias shivered. Despite the cloak, he felt cold to his core. “Even you feel the evil … Continue reading Journey to the Origin…
Fiction Writers Can Freelance Too!
You're a fiction writer. You love words and you love creating stories, building new worlds, and imagining fantastic characters. You do it just for fun because it's something you enjoy. What if you could make money doing what you love most? I'm not talking about copywriting, submitting your work for awards or magazines, or selling … Continue reading Fiction Writers Can Freelance Too!
The Flower
No. 2/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration - and remember to follow my journey as I rewrite my YA novel for traditional publication! Cynthia scoured the fields for hours, searching for a simple flower. The area was surely beautiful as it was, covered in nothing but short, soft grass rolling over gentle hills, like … Continue reading The Flower
A Peaceful Weekend
Remember to follow my journey as I rewrite my YA novel for traditional publication! “Where was the blog post today?!” I hear you cry. Well…I’m sick. Again. Which means that my brain is barely functioning even after hours upon hours of sleep. Just about the only things I’ve been able to do are binge Series … Continue reading A Peaceful Weekend
Reblog: Silly Superstitions (A Short Story) by A Virginia Writer’s Diary
Addie had never put much stock in silly superstitions. They existed all around her, from her mother’s belief that you should enter and leave by the same door, to her father’s insistence that you must always leave one apple in the orchard at the end of a harvest. Even the local preacher, who steadfastly believed […]Silly … Continue reading Reblog: Silly Superstitions (A Short Story) by A Virginia Writer’s Diary
Forsaken
Remember to follow my journey as I rewrite my YA novel for traditional publication! You voted, and now here’s the result: my 100 follower celebration will be in the form of 100 100-word stories over the course of a year! They won’t be consistent; you may see 5 stories one week and only 2 the … Continue reading Forsaken
It’s Not About Me
Note: Today's the last day to vote for my 100 followers celebration! I'm also diving headlong into my journey of writing a novel in 3 months, which you can follow on Ko-fi! I'll admit, I'm tired. The last couple of months have been a rollercoaster for me. I've celebrated my first wedding anniversary with my … Continue reading It’s Not About Me
Review: Good Writing Words by Afua Serwah Osei-Bonsu
Note: don't forget to vote for my 100 follower celebration by Friday! Right now, the vote is tied! It's very rare that I come across good writing books that are also short and concise. This book isn't necessarily a writing book, but it is a book that can certainly help to improve your writing, and … Continue reading Review: Good Writing Words by Afua Serwah Osei-Bonsu
Vestiture
I'm back this Monday with another writing warmup! If you're reading this, please take a look at my last post to vote for my 100 followers celebration! You can only vote until Friday, so be sure to make your voice heard! Prompt: a piece of clothing kept just for the memory It's a tattered old … Continue reading Vestiture
The Story Canvas 