Two Writing Exercises

pen and paper[/caption I have two writing exercises for you today. They are as follows: 1. What is your lucky number and what does it mean in your writing? 2. Use everyday objects as inspiration for your WIP. To hear these writing prompts and the stories behind them, listen to the most recent episode of … Read more

Threewriting prompts

In the latest episode of inspirational journeys, I give you three writing prompts and the stories behind them. My three writing prompts are as follows: A motorcycle being run off the road by a Honda accord, hooks and ladders, and code 60. To listen to these writing prompts and the stories behind them, please visit … Read more

Symbolism in character descriptions

In today’s podcast episode, I give a better understanding of symbolism in your character descriptions. To hear my full description and the examples I give, please listen to the latest episode of Inspirational Journeys at the following link:https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/episodes/Symbolism-as-character-description-e3vroe

Four tips for Creating Well-rounded Characters

I took a course on Character development found at the following link: https://blog.reedsy.com/learning / Today I want to share with you four tips for creating well-rounded characters, which I have found to be helpful during my character development process. Tip Number One There are three traits that all of your characters have in common. These … Read more

A writing prompt and a Story to share

Today I went shopping with my parents and I heard this random comment at Wal-Mart. The comment was something about umbrellas and chairs. Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: writing prompt, umbrellas and chairs https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/episodes/writing-prompt–umbrellas-and-chairs-e3ruop to hear the story behind this prompt

A poem and a challenge #writephoto

The  poem below was inspired by the post found at the following link Thursday photo prompt: Beyond #writephoto   I stand in the shadow of the trees, As through a colorful rainbow The sunshine beckons to me.   Two trees make a triangle, through which I cannot see, Unless I stare into the gap at a … Read more

How dreams inspire creativity and become essential for story development

Have you ever been inspired to write a story by your dreams? Have you ever wondered how a dream can become part of an author’s creative work? Let me share with you the discoveries I’ve made as part of my author journey.   First of all, when I am in the midst of writing or … Read more

Original Poetry: Inspired by Dreams

Dreams inspire me To reach new heights In my creativity.   I hear conversations From people I don’t know I see their lives flow Before me.   I’m taken to places Against my will, Yet further still, I’m where I belong At any given moment.   Though they don’t make sense, If I take my … Read more

Two Poems in One Post, in Honor of National Poetry Month

Hello all you bloggers out in WordPress land.   Today, I have two poems to share with you. The first is a link to the poem posted on Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo and the second is a poem I built off the Mermaid Fingernails story I posted yesterday.Please enjoy both poems and let us know … Read more