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Author Lida Sideris I asked Lida a series of questions about her writing and here’s what she had to say… 1. Of everything you have written, what is your favorite so far? My children’s picture book, The … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Here’s a bit of a challenge to end January. It’ll make you really dig deep and wake up that sleeping Muse. Read the instructions carefully, then set that timer and begin to write. No planning, no outlining, just write and … Continue reading
Author Victoria Heckman Struggle. Isolation. Loss of focus. Job security. Exhaustion. Health. Shortages. Hoarding. Election. Holidays. Money. Frustration. Quarantine. Death. In the course of the last nine months, perhaps one or more of these words resonates with you. It has … Continue reading
Here’s a fun little suggestion to start off your writing time on this Hump Day (Wednesday). Get out that timer and have some fun with this one! Ready? Get started! If your best friend were a bowl of cereal, what … Continue reading
Author Mar Preston in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada It’s no use sitting inside grumbling, looking at the birds frolicking outside in the snow. So far, and it’s only early January, it hasn’t been that cold, hovering up and down around freezing … Continue reading
It’s Hump Day again, another Wednesday, and time to dust off that timer and let your creativity have free rein. Here’s an actual sign I saw posted on a fence while I was waiting in my car in line at … Continue reading
Author Anne Schroeder Thank you Susan for inviting me into your world of clever mystery. I’m an early admirer from your very first novel and have watched your career with admiration. What is it I do? My writing is set … Continue reading
Here’s a prompt that’s rather appropriate since we’re in the “dead of winter” right now. It’s sure to start your creative juices flowing. Set that timer for 10, 15, or 20 minutes, and start to write! Where will this journey … Continue reading
Meggidy Mags I’m going to say it straight out, and I don’t want you to forget it: The world is your bed. You have the right to sleep whenever and wherever you choose: in the middle of the floor, on … Continue reading
Today’s post is a bit different. It’s not about writing. It’s about kindness. That’s a great way to start off a new year. Kindness in its most elemental form is defined by small actions, by everyday things. But how can … Continue reading