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Prompt Friday – Bloody
Write this scene:You are having a peaceful dinner at a restaurant when bullets start flying, and one shatters the glass you pick up to drink. My Response Crab Envy Marvelle, New JerseyApril 10, 2026 — 6:00 PM Sharon’s food had just arrived. She was pleased because she was starving after skipping lunch. Her stomach rumbled.…
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Free Verse Friday – Show Up
Show up when it’s tough.Show up when you have nothing to say.Show up when life gets too busy.Show up when doubt creeps in. Show up when only three words come out.Show up when everyone is telling you you’ll never make it.Show up when social media interaction is low.Show up when your family is driving you…
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Prompt Friday – The Alien Arena
Prompt Write this scene. You wake up nude, chained to what appears to be a stripper pole, in a room filled with strange-looking people and creatures. My Response Voices faded in and out as I surfaced from unconsciousness. A headache bloomed behind my eyes. I blinked against a blur of lights until my vision steadied.…
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Prompt Friday – Unknown Caller
Prompt Write this scene. Your cellphone is found at a crime scene, and it’s ringing. The caller ID reads “Unknown.” My Response I pulled up behind a black-and-white cruiser. The heat kissed me in an instant caress, the moment I stepped out. I adjusted the collar of my light blue shirt as I headed over…
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What Your Writer’s Block Might Be Telling You
You sit down to write, only to realize that your story has somehow swum away and refuses to return. The ideas that once felt clear suddenly feel distant. The scene you were excited to write won’t come together. Writer’s block can feel frustrating, but most of the time it isn’t random. Usually, it’s a sign…
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Prompt Friday – Caught in the Trap
Prompt Write this scene. You are running through the woods with your dog, and you hear a click. My Response My lungs burned, each breath making my throat raw. My legs screamed with every stride—I hadn’t run like this in years. Branches whipped against my arms, the ground of the woods uneven beneath my sneakers,…
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Experimentation with Limerick Poetry
As a lover of poetry, I’ve always enjoyed trying different poetic forms. A few years back, I experimented with limerick poetry and wrote two limericks. Recently, I returned to them to do some editing and rereading—and while revisiting them, I ended up writing a new one. I like them well enough. They may not be…
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Writing Prompts: Do They Help Writers or Hinder Them?
Photo by: Roman Bulatov Have you ever created and finished a story from a writing prompt? I can’t say that I have—but I have started many ideas from them. I’m not always sure if their purpose is to spark an idea, to guide you into finishing a story or novel, or to leave you with…
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Unlocking the Art of Thoughtful Book Reviews
Photo by: Sheikh Sahin Do you struggle with writing book reviews? Do you ever find it hard to go beyond simply saying, “I liked this book”? Most of the time, I enjoy a poem, story, or novel without immediately knowing why. I just know it was great—I couldn’t put it down. But as readers, we…
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Continuous Learning for Writers: A Path to Success
Photo by: Oleg Gapeenko Honing Your Craft? As a writer, do you continue to learn and sharpen your skills? I do. I haven’t been published yet, but I’m committed to improving. I research writing constantly—watching videos, reading books, and learning from authors who write and edit for a living. It’s encouraging (and humbling) to see…
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