Writing Foreshadowing blue fish dory finding memo
June 29, 2016

  Spoiler alert: Since we are discussing foreshadowing, I’ll have to reveal a few spoilers, especially about the climax.   Foreshadowing is a very delicate art. It’s what lends mysteries their “ah ha!” moment, though foreshadowing is used in any good story—regardless of genre. Today, we’ll examine Finding Dory for some foreshadowing examples before seeing…

Sci-Fi Fantasy for Teens
June 27, 2016

Genre: Sci-Fi Fantasy Novel for Teens You’ll like this if you like: The Lunar Chronicle Characters or Marissa Meyer’s Writing. Cleanliness: In the last short story, Kai and Cinder kiss. As do Wolf and Scarlet for their wedding. At one point, Kai and Cinder fall asleep while talking to each other. Hero Type: Varied—depends on…

"I love you," she lied. Old paper and type writer.
June 24, 2016

Welcome! You can: a) Read the writing prompt rules (please do so before joining any writing prompt) b) Participate in more writing prompts! or c) Participate in today’s writing prompt by writing the next part of the story. Writing Prompt: “I love you,” she lied.

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June 22, 2016

Of all tasks involved with publishing a novel, editing is one of the hardest. I didn’t think so when I began writing, but now I know better… Your story was new and, well, novel when you first pumped out that terrific story world, concept, character, or plot (depending on what type of writer you are)…

YA Romance
June 20, 2016

Genre and audience: Romance for YA You’ll like this if you like: Gorgeous, poetic prose, addictive books, a haunting, yet enchanting story concept, unique, well-developed characters, sweet, natural romance. Cleanliness: One of the characters has a wild streak–she goes home with a different guy each night and wears what she calls “stripper heels.” Ironically, her…

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June 17, 2016

If you’re not familiar with these terms, check out this article on swoon-worthy heroes before voting on your favorite type of male hero. Which Type of Male Hero is Your Favorite?

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June 15, 2016

“So tell me what you want, what you really, really want…” Lyrics from Wannabe by the Spice Girls   What do you really, really want? The essence of a goal is deciding that you want something badly enough to pay for it with time and energy. A goal is a bridge between your dreams and…

Pirate Romance
June 13, 2016

Genre: Pirate Romance You’ll like this if you like: Poetic, Vivid Description, Stories of Hope and Healing, Passionate, Sweet Romance, Unforgettable Characters, or Engaging Plots that Keep You on Your Toes. Cleanliness: Charity, the heroine, posses as Elias’s wife during their first voyage, but aside from sleeping in the room together, nothing happens between them….

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June 10, 2016

Welcome! You can: a) Read the writing prompt rules (please do so before joining any writing prompt) b) Participate in more writing prompts! or c) Participate in today’s writing prompt by writing the next part of the story. Writing Prompt: It was slightly difficult moving around with a straightjacket on. But this was hardly the first time he’d had to.