“First thoughts have tremendous energy. It is the way the mind first flashes on something.” Natalie Goldberg, Writing Down the Bones Nat’s quote perfectly describes what a free write can do . . . opens us up to ideas and thoughts that lie within us. Try it. Go to the prompts category here and choose a prompt, then write . . . freely. Just Write!
Gorgeous Writing by Melanie Thorne
I love gorgeous writing. Melanie Thorne‘s novel, Hand Me Down is rich with gorgeous writing. People magazine calls it “Compelling.” From San Jose Mercury News: “Hand Me Down, which recalls the gritty power of Dorothy Allison’s Bastard Out of Carolina, is fiction with the ring of truth.” Here’s a sample of what we’re talking about: “As I watch the night sketch ghostly shapes in the darkness, a draft sweeps through the room, into my cramped chest, and plants a seed of ice deep inside.” “She’s warm and she holds me longer than Mom had in the rain, and I stand there frozen, squeezing my eyes tight against her shoulder. She smells like clean stream water and a hint of lavender and I inhale that freshness in the first deep breath I’ve taken in weeks.” If you ever have a chance to hear Melanie speak, or take a class from her…
The trouble started when . . . Prompt #3
Like the Tina Turner song, we’ve been taking it nice and easy with the writing prompts. Let’s speed it up . . Today’s writing prompt: The trouble started when . . . Write for 15 minutes . . . longer if you get on a roll. No worries about how long you write. Just write! Writing Prompt: The trouble started when . . .
Jump In – Prompt #2
I have had this blog idea for a long time. I’m very excited to see it finally happening. I’ll write a few words and suggest a writing prompt. This is the place to jump in and test the waters. Photo by the versatile Kent Sorensen. Today’s Prompt: Jump in
Welcome – first prompt
Welcome! I’m so excited for you to be here. . . a place to learn about writing, use prompts to inspire your writing, and places to submit your writing. We’re all about writing. Ready? Pen and paper nearby? Computer warming up? Flex hands, fingers poised . . . Today’s writing prompt: I remember. . . Go! Write!