The Write Spot Books

Discoveries

Created to help aspiring writers, Discoveries is an assortment of vignettes by several authors. Every story includes the writing prompt that inspired the writing. The resource section offers guidance on how to write freely, without worrying about the outcome.

“Reading this anthology is like walking into a word bazaar, where the reader is called to taste grief ’s shadows, to sample sweet memories. The reader is beckoned by the poetry of human existence, lured to the scents and sounds of places and times. Savor this visit to worlds familiar and unfamiliar. You will leave feeling satisfied.” — Claudia Larson

Connections

The stories in Connections paired with writing prompts invite readers to move from reading to writing. Written by mothers and their adult children, this varied collection shows how we connect across generations through stories.

“Connections is an excellent guide to inspire writers. The pieces are diverse and compelling. This a guidebook, a writers’ reference, and a compilation of beautifully written little jewels.”— Karen Handyside Ely

Reflections

Reflections is a joyful mix of short stories, vignettes, and poems that entertain, delight, and gently nudge readers to write, using prompts that spark ideas for storytelling, setting words in motion, and sending imaginations dancing across the page.

“To see the world in a grain of sand or the future in a ball of lightning, to see meanings in a psychedelic bubble or in a glass bottle of Coca-Cola, Reflections vividly mirrors elements of our multifaceted lives—imagined by a myriad of sharp-eyed writers. This anthology brings the everyday into focus with a brightness of spirit that inspires writing.” —Kate Farrell

Memories

The diverse narratives in Memories embrace a common thread of love, disappointment, discovery, and revelation. Information on freewrites and visualizations offer skills to strengthen writing and encourage trust in the writing process.

“Memories unfolds like a gently made, multicolored origami box. Every story is held together by one theme that touches us all—our fathers and our memories of them when we were children, and our awakenings about them as we became adults. Memories is for anyone who has had a father whether present or absent, loving or distant, authoritarian or goofball. Authentic and relatable, each story is written with deep insight and love.” —Julie Wilder-Sherman

Possibilities

Possibilities is a lively mix of playful, experimental, and insightful stories, as well as prompts and resources for writers.

“These words will touch your heart and might even move your pen.” —Brenda Bellinger, author of Taking Root

Writing as a Path to Healing

Honest stories of vulnerability and resilience, writing prompts, and resources in Writing as a Path to Healing illustrate the restorative power of writing. Strategies for writing about challenging topics without adding trauma include calming self-care techniques that guide writers along the path of transformative writing.  

“Quite possibly the most deeply moving volume in the Write Spot series, Healing explores the complexities of writing about difficult topics. Writing through life events can unearth strong emotions and memories. The resources section for the writer’s mental and emotional support—makes the Write Spot series more than just a collection of stories.” —Elizabeth Beechwood

Musings and Ravings

Insightful writing reflecting emotions and experiences during tumultuous times.

“What I appreciate most about Musings and Ravings is its cornucopia of honest exploration into the human condition during, but not exclusive to the COVID-era. Nature as nurturer is interwoven in this lively collection that is filled with wisdom, prompts, and inspiration for those seeking the lift of a literary life.”—Frances Rivetti

Print copies of all the Write Spot books are available from your favorite bookseller. Print and Kindle editions are available from Amazon.