How many first names can you recall when under the clock? The rules for this writing exercise are simple: Use a timer to give yourself one minute to list as many first names as you can that start with the letter A. Then, give yourself one minute to list names that begin with the letter […]
I don’t mean to be a downer, but I have some issues with the holiday we’re about to celebrate. On the positive side, Thanksgiving offers an opportunity for family and friends to gather together, whether traveling great distances or driving just across town. Thanksgiving inspires many to donate to food drives, help out at soup
Stella sat on the floor, her back propped against the leather couch and a sea of color spread before her. Rolls of wrapping paper stacked to her left, scissors and tape to her right. Papery department store bags stood tall, their curved handles defying gravity, while glossy plastic bags slumped by their sides in slippery
There’s a rhythm to writing. A vibe. A flow. An energy. Sometimes you are in the zone: effort gives way to ease and the words pour from your fingers onto the page. But then there are the other days. The times when stringing together a single sentence feels like scaling a sheer wall of slate.
Movies often produce iconic moments with memorable lines. Many of these movie quotes are meant to be catchphrases. “May the force be with you.” “Run, Forrest, run!” “To infinity… and beyond!” They become a rallying cry for fans, and you wouldn’t use them in your own writing unless you were trying to reference the film
