Writing

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group ~ No#6

Last week this thought-of-the-day popped into my inbox: “If we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything is ready, we shall never begin.” – Ivan Turgenev.                               *          *          *          *          * The words leaped from the screen and packed a punch! Right…

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Five Sentence Fiction #4 – ORANGE

What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week the hostess will post a one word inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word. The word does not have to appear in your five sentences, just…

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SENSATIONAL HAIKU & WHIMSICAL WEDNESDAY~12

Little things in life Often taken for granted Change your perception                                              It's as simple as                                              The miracle of waking                                               Each and ev'ry morn Moment by moment Not just special occasions Life in all its forms CELEBRATE If you would like to find out more about the haiku challenge, go to Jenn's blog.…

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Five Sentence Fiction #3 – SILENCE

What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week the hostess will post a one word inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word. The word does not have to appear in your five sentences, just…

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SENSATIONAL HAIKU & WHIMSICAL WEDNESDAY~11

Neither here nor there Just going with the motion No will of your own                                            Procrastination                                            From one moment to the next                                            No set goal in mind Flowing with the tide Wherever it might take you Flotsam or jetsam                                            Nomadic lifestyle                                            From one city to the next                                            Never keeping still…

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Skating And Writing

I haven’t been to an ice-show for ages! About two weeks ago, one of my piano students mentioned that the Ice Revue From Russia (Circus On Ice)was in town, for two days only! I phoned my sister and asked her to check with Computicket. We discovered that the tickets were selling like hot cakes! She…

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Five Sentence Fiction #2 – FOGGY

What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week the hostess will post a one word inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word. The word does not have to appear in your five sentences, just…

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SENSATIONAL HAIKU & WHIMSICAL WEDNESDAY~10

If you could define Or compare your writing style To levels of fire…                                               Leaping and soaring                                               Flames that engulf and consume                                               Red hot and intense? Or a slow steady Constant flickering, burning Like a candle flame? FIRE      If you would like to find out more about the haiku challenge, go to Jenn's…

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