Writing is just another form of talking. Having a conversation on paper is something we are familiar with because we have seen books and magazines. You can start your own conversation on paper with ease by pretending to tell your story as if the reader was in your presence as you are writing. The only [...]
I recently went for a walk in the new area where I live to see some of the sights that were near my new home. Coming to a field of grass and clover, I had a flashback to lying in a field next to my childhood home. It was a beautiful summer day and I [...]
Just a few days ago the USA celebrated the fourth of July which is their independence day celebration. Oh, the picnics, concerts and fireworks that were on the schedule. Lots of good material to write about: from family traditions to favorite outings to favorite foods. I remember hearing that the hot dog eating champion won [...]
In a conversation with someone I just met, we were talking about all of the changes that had taken place in the world around us over the past few years and how we needed to update and adjust so the information we were using was current. It would be fun to take a topic and [...]
Occasionally there are things that happen in life that seem unfair and very underhanded. You can take those events and use them in your stories to enhance what you are having your characters experience. This will make your story more believable and many people will be able to connect with your character(s) and what they [...]
Food has so many influences in our lives that you can write about it from many different angles and have every one of them connect with your reader. Their are so many recipe books but always a need for more. Describe your favorite food, how it made you feel when you were sharing it with [...]
Spring is just a great time of the year. You can watch trees, flowers, grass and people emerge from the harsh cold winter. Write about your favorite spring happenings and things. Have fun, remember the special feelings the season brought to you or brings to you. What great memories can you share?
image: cynical pink Labels can be so useful. When you go and buy your food and groceries, you can pick out what you need easily by what’s on the label. Imagine going into the canned vegetables aisle of your local supermarket, and none of the tins having any labels. There are just shelves and shelves [...]
Live and write from your sweet spot: the place where your core values intersect with your core talents + life experiences. Experience greater fulfillment by discovering your writing purpose. By that I mean what you want to share with others. Books like Chicken Soup For The Soul and magazines like Reader’s Digest and Guideposts are [...]
There is a joy in writing about things that are going on in your life or in the lives of others. It is all about the sharing. Think of the feeling you get when you get a card, a letter, an email or hand written note shared across coffee, lunch, dinner or even across time. [...]