Showing posts with label creative writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label creative writing. Show all posts

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Give me Character!

It starts with one spark and then another. Sooner or later you've got an idea for a story or a character. Now what? Start writing about them. But you say I don't know what to write?

That's just what the answer is. I'll repeat my earlier answer, you start writing. Some of it is going to suck big time, but some of it won't and that's the writing you keep.
 
If you wanted to run a marathon you wouldn't just sign up and start running. Even athletes train for an upcoming race. You work up to it. Every dreary day, good or bad you get up and run. Maybe a mile at first then two and so forth, eventually you get there.  Just do it, like the Nike ad says.

Really it's that easy or in some cases that hard, but you work at it hoping for the end result. A good solid story, with great characters you know inside and out.


There are so many resources to help writers- write. One I like using is called; One Page Per Day. http://www.onepageperday.com
It's a great way to keep doing what you love and stay anonymous, cause sometimes it's hard to get pass the obstacle of sharing your writing. The best part is people can request more of your stories. (Positive feedback is always a plus.)

So if it starts with an idea,  what's you're idea? Tell me about it.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Bosley? Here Boy!

Bosley is the king of the castle. He's the first to chase away the birds, scamper after the squirrels and terrorize the chickens. He's in charge and if you think other wise he'll be the first to...

Monday, May 10, 2010

Redefining Gravity's Effects

No matter how many times I stood under the Rainier building, I still marveled at it's construction. Instead of tumbling to the ground it was a constant reminder that I too could defy the odds. There was always a good chance that...

Monday, April 12, 2010

NEW CONTEST

To start with I love all the comments and think it's amazing where everyone takes the stories we write together. Which got me thinking, How would you start the ad-libs?
Let's have as much fun with this contest as we can.

I want to see who can come up with the best beginning to start off our story. It only has to be a few lines, but really get's people thinking. Keep it PG. Become a follower, so I'll be able to contact the winner.(There's no contracts, fees, and I will not sell your information for profit.)Now just go for it!

Our fabulous guest judge Julie Carobini will pick the winner. May 3rd the winner will be announced where their beginning lines will be posted, giving us the chance to add on and keep the story going. (These get pretty funny, and sometimes real crazy.)

So go ahead and give it a chance!
See where your creativity leads you!

Rules:
* One entry per person.
* Maximum of  three sentences to kick off a story. Post your entry as a comment in: NEW CONTEST Blog Post.( This post.)
* Must be PG rated. ( Anything vulgar, crude, or containing cussing will be disqualified.)
* Become a follower.
* The winner will be posted on the blog and receive a $25 dollar gift certificate for Amazon.com. Plus the title of AD-LIBBER of 2010.
* Deadline for posted entries is April 25, 2010 by midnight.

Monday, March 22, 2010

New Contest Comming Soon!


I'm so excited to share with you all that we'll be having our first contest! With a chance to win $25 gift certificate for Amazon.com.
Start thinking of how you'd start the first 2-3 lines on a story. Our celebrity guest judge will be choosing the winner.

Rules:
* Two or three sentences to kick off a story.
* One entry per person.
* Must be PG rated. ( Anything vulgar, crude, or containing cussing will be disqualified & deleted.)
* Sign up as a follower.
* The winner will be posted on the blog and receive a $25 dollar gift certificate for Amazon.com. Plus the title of AD-LIBBER of 2010.

DON'T POST YOUR ENTRY NOW. This is just a heads up to get you thinking, more info will follow shortly.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Living the Beat


It came as naturally as breathing to me. Twirling the sticks in my hand or crashing down on the tom tom was second nature to me. Even the base was like the beat of my heart. I came alive with ever hit, bang, and tap.

Monday, February 15, 2010

First Meetings


When I touch his hand now days it reminds me of the first time I held his hand. Which then leads me to the first time we met. I had been getting out of a taxi at...

Monday, February 8, 2010

Fascinating


I touched the object in front of me unsure if I should touch it again.  I looked up to mother, she smiled and I instantly knew I could continue moving it through my hands. How was this possible? Did mother know holding light in your hands was a miracle within it's self? She didn't seem as impressed by the lights, but with every glance I gave her She smiled back reassuring and calm.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Unable to Head for the Hills

I watched as the fire continued to sweep across the hillside consuming everything in it's path. While being mesmerized and devastated couldn't take my eyes off ...

Monday, December 28, 2009

Mother Nature


Afraid to awaken the mother of all life. I stood in front of her face waiting to find the right moment to announce myself. A light breeze pasted across her face pushing her hair back as she opened her eyes....

Friday, November 6, 2009

Blood



As far as I knew he needed my blood and with out it he would go on living an average life, but I knew he needed it to be whole to be better and to continue on being the miraculous person that he was. This was a sacrifice I was willing to accept. My blood was a precious limited resource...

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Different Formats


Another way to do ad-libs is by asking these questions and filling in the storyline.

Once upon a time...
And everyday...
Until that day...
Because of this...
And because of this...
Until finally...
And ever since that day...

Try out this formula for this idea. See if it works. Comment on it and tell me if it's a better format for starting a story.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

After a short and restless night...


Now it's your turn to start writing. Don't be afraid. Go for it!