THE IMPORTANCE OF WRITING PROMPTS AND WHAT TWITTER HAS TO DO WITH IT

Writing Prompts help spur the creative juices. They help overcome writer's block.

UNDER CLOUD NINE

TODAY'S PROMPT: YOU LIVE IN A CLOUD. GIVE THREE TIPS FOR HOW NOT TO FALL OFF... Tip #1: Be proud of who you are. Tip #2: Be proud of your cloud. Tip #3 Defy gravity. https://open.spotify.com/track/7muWyt73NWsGW3aPV1YILN?si=afUjDraUS06rgHfUIrAL6w TWIST MY CLOUD AND IT RAINS... spotify:album:1LOlC0sCNpY3O18pR59Ald spotify:album:1LOlC0sCNpY3O18pR59Ald It's invigorating to be able to incorporate my writing with my … Continue reading UNDER CLOUD NINE →

HAVE YOU SEEN HER?

PART I Strange. Her alarm didn't go off this morning. She checks the time. Shit! She jumps out of bed and sprints to the bathroom for a quick shower. The jeans and DKNY sweater she wore last night are on the couch-they'll have to do. She's more than fashionably late, which, unfortunately means no time … Continue reading HAVE YOU SEEN HER? →

Scars and Beauty Marks

The year was 1984. I was sitting in Mrs. Woodward's (my babysitter) dining room with the tutor when the doorbell rang. It was my English teacher. She wanted to hand deliver a copy of Cornucopia-the magazine that published student writing from around the country. My story had been published! The victory was bittersweet. I should … Continue reading Scars and Beauty Marks →

Mr. Golden-Eyes

I'm sitting at my usual booth in the back of the cafe, I always sit here when I'm writing because it's isolated. Not many people sit back here, which is great because when I'm writing, well writing or not, I need my space. I hate when people (strangers) sit or stand too close to me. … Continue reading Mr. Golden-Eyes →

GUEST OF HONOR

Grilled Sheep Eyeball "I present to you, with pride, our country's greatest culinary treasure, grilled sheep's eyeball. The chef is an ardent admirer of your work and sincerely humbled that you have decided to stay with us while you complete your latest masterpiece! He is also aware of your sophisticated palate and has prepared this … Continue reading GUEST OF HONOR →

LEARNING TO TIE MY SHOES!

WRITE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW TO SOMETHING YOU HAVEN'T LEARNED TO DO SINCE YOU WERE VERY YOUNG... Since I'm currently (trying to) teach my sons to tie their own shoes, I thought it might be appropriate to use this prompt. There were others, like build a snowman, swim, or make a paper airplane, but since I'm … Continue reading LEARNING TO TIE MY SHOES! →