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Is the phrase "Once upon a time..."
Overused
33%
[ 1 ]
Underused
67%
[ 2 ]
Total Votes : 3
Monthly Writing Prompt
For this month's writing prompt write a scene using the following sentence to start;
The streets were deserted. Where was everyone? Where had they all gone?
Writing Tip
Our monthly writing tips are written by our very own TerishD. You can read more in Terish's Blog located in "The Abstractions" area of the forum.
Look Back
When not able to write ahead, it helps to look back. In my case I had written a paragraph ahead of the story. What I needed to do was add a section of exposition (talking) presenting some facts. In going back, I realized that I could insert a section where a 'tour' of the surroundings could be done. This allowed for character interaction, story development, and other things that enabled me to present the facts in an entertaining manner.
One should not face a writer's block with the mentality of bursting through it. I have found in my own experience that a writer's block is usually due to my mind indicating that it has a problem in 'channeling' the story. One reason might be a re-imagining of certain story points. Another reason however is that there is a problem in where you are at in the story, so you need to look back and find out the problem with the 'journey' that prevents the tale from advancing.
Number of posts : 10 Registration date : 2008-09-04
Subject: Things September 5th 2008, 2:32 am
Things
I’ve seen some things in you and me I’ve seen some things that shouldn’t be I’ve seen the good; I’ve seen the bad But most of all I’ve seen the sad
A shame that we can’t live as one We share this earth; we share this sun Why do we still let hunger live? It’s not a thing He will forgive
We value little, lust for more Adore the rich; ignore the poor I’ve seen some things in you and me I’ve seen some things that shouldn’t be
Delta Blue
AliceInWonderland
Number of posts : 44 Location : Germany Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-18
Subject: Re: Things September 5th 2008, 2:07 pm
That poem is really great. You can read it easily, the rhymes fit together, it softly criticizes the lifestyle many people have. As it is that soft, to me, it is more powerful than "harder" words.