Writing Tips, Prompts, and Inspiration
This man’s face has so much to interest a writer. He’s elderly, but with thick, long, wavy hair. Most elderly men in the U.S. don’t wear long hair. His teeth are worn. The creases in his face reveal hard work, or years of stress, or the stress of years. And his expression prompts questions? He’s… Continue Reading →
While scrolling through Pixabay, this photo caught my attention. I love the contrast between the two boys. The one on the left is interested or surprised and sits further away from the camera. The one on the right appears more eager and bit of a ham. Who are these characters? Brothers? Friends? Based on their… Continue Reading →
Today’s my last prompt on friendship for February. What could the friendship be between the woman and the owl? I chose this photo because it works for both a realistic story or one of speculative fiction. I wouldn’t have believed there could be a friendship between a person and an owl in the real world… Continue Reading →
May’s theme is all about characters, my favorite aspect of writing. All my stories are character-driven. Once I know my main characters, I can run with my plots and settings. Reading about characters who touch me or with whom I identify inspires me to develop my own. I have lots of favorites, but these are… Continue Reading →
So who is the person in the picture? He’s obviously a super-being, but what kind of super-being? Hero or villain? When I first saw the picture, the costume reminded me of Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent of Aztec mythology. The sunrise or sunset made me think of a southern city baking under a tropical sun. I… Continue Reading →
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