Category: Write-a-Scene Writing Prompts

Let’s face it. Good impressions are important. Some people may claim it’s superficial and unfair. Isn’t it what’s inside that counts anyway? For the most part, absolutely. But to get to the inner core, there has to be a certain something that makes someone want to take a second look. I hate to say it,…

Today is a half-day of school and it figures I will be without Sophie, my ten-year-old car. Sophie has been working hard to keep us safe. It’s time to bring her in to get some work done. Spy Girl isn’t too happy Sophie won’t be with us. A bunch of 5th grade girls made plans…

Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live. – Dorothy Thompson You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do. – Eleanor Roosevelt Be not afraid of life. Believe…

We went apple picking today. I almost had a heart attack when I saw the entrance fee. If you need a better view, click on the photo. This is a haven for little kids. There’s a huge play area–complete with moonbounce, petting zoo, jungle gyms, climbing walls, a maze, haystack climbing stack, etc. But, I…

I started this blog over 2 1/2 years ago because of a dare. My sister insisted that if I really wanted to become a published author, I’d better conquer my fear of having people read my work. Her solution? A blog. “Get yourself out there,” she said. “Blogging allows people to read what you’ve written….

Here’s a video of Christopher Vogler, creator of The Writer’s Journey for screenwriters, describing The Hero’s Journey for the movie, The Matrix. Watch this video for a quick synopsis of The Hero’s Journey.[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AG4rlGkCRU&hl=en&fs=1&] Write-a-Scene Writing Prompt: Watch this video carefully and map out The Hero’s Journey for your protagonist. If you dare, write a scene/chapter…

If you didn’t have a chance to stop by the readergirlz chat with Kristin Cashore last night, you can still go over and read the transcript. Kristin was awesome, GRACELING much loved, the conversation delightful, and I’m going to go all fangirl here–not only were we lucky to have Kristin who wrote my favorite kick-butt…

It’s all about TRIUMPH this month at readergirlz. If you haven’t stopped by the readergirlz blog yet, what are you waiting for? Kristin Cashore will be there tonight, for a Live Chat, 6pm Pacific Time/9pm Eastern Time! Yes, the Kristin Cashore who wrote GRACELING, which I thought, hands down, was the best kick-butt girl book…