Just Write

Take a step. Start the journey.

Hey there. . . Hi!        If you are a first-time visitor, Welcome! I’m glad you are browsing The Write Spot Blog. Welcome to all readers and subscribers. I’m always happy to have readers and contributors participate in The Write Spot Blog.

“We” is me — a one-woman show. It’s just me, Marlene, offering inspiration and writing prompts to spark your writing.

Prompts are posted on Wednesdays and Fridays. Use these prompts however they best work for you. One suggestion is to set your timer for 15-20 minutes. Sometimes the best writing gets done with the pressure of a deadline. Write fast and furious.

Do not expect “perfect” writing. No one will read your freewrite, unless you invite them to. Freewrites come from within you and burst out during this time of writing freely. Sometimes when we’re writing freely, our mind takes a 90 degree turn and pretty soon we’re off, writing about something completely unrelated to the writing prompt. That is absolutely fine. This is the best kind of writing. This type of mind wandering is perfect writing.

The Write Spot Blog is a place where you can experiment with different types of writing: serious, personal, humorous, reflective, personal essay, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, playwriting, screen writing, letter writing.

It’s a place where you can work on your writing and play with writing. You can be yourself (memoir/personal essay), you can be someone else (fiction), you can be a reporter (non-fiction/ essay).

As you observe the world and its quirky inhabitants, explore your findings through writing. Work out your problems by writing. Write about your feelings. Write what you observe. Write about your day, your family, friends, your job, your wishes, your dreams, write about your frustrations. Make up stuff. Just write!

How to use writing prompts.

How to get into the mood to write.

Natalie Goldberg talks about writing practice.

Jim C. March Paris stairsTake a step. Start the journey. Explore by writing.

Paris stairs by Jim C. March

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2 comments

  1. Ke11y

    Dear Marlene:

    While I have been absent these weeks, I’ve continued to write and be inspired by the content placed here for writers such as myself. It has encouraged me to write, to learn, and to enjoy. You placed a post here regarding making a contribution to the online magazine BBR (Big Brick Review.) This I did, following much encouragement from you, Marlene. My piece has been accepted for publication. Thank you, Marlene. This is as much to do with The Write Spot Blog as it is with me.
    Kindest regards, Kelly

    1. mcullen Post author

      Kelly, a big Congratulations. Picture colorful balloons waving in the breeze, a marching band playing. I am so happy for you! Thank you for taking the time to post and let us know about your writing being accepted by Big Brick Review. I look forward to reading it in BBR. So exciting! I am filled with joy to know that you are writing and submitting. Thank you for sharing your great news.

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