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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 : 1170 Age : 45 Location : Charlotte, NC Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-20
Subject: Whisper to Me September 29th 2008, 4:01 am
Whisper to Me
Whisper to me my darling Watch the candles’ flames dance They too are held in your sway Under your power as I am Melting beneath your heated breath
Whisper to me my dear Push the window’s curtains aside Command them to part and reveal the view Just as you have taken command of my heart And parted it from my chest to yours
Whisper to me my lover Take a hold of my flesh and feel my sweat Feel the bumps of anticipation you raised When you raised my soul from the dead
Leaka
Number of posts : 334 Age : 32 Location : I'm one of the voices in your mind Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-09-25
Subject: Re: Whisper to Me September 29th 2008, 5:29 pm
You have a nice way of writing, its soft and gentle. I like the writing, but I am not fan of this poem to me and in my own opinion, it sounds like something that has been done before. Its the total love poem. But I still like your writing.
HYdraMStar
Number of posts : 1170 Age : 45 Location : Charlotte, NC Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-20
Subject: Re: Whisper to Me September 29th 2008, 5:36 pm
Yeah, that's why I don't write much love poetry. It's all been done... but what comes is what comes. Know what I mean?
Leaka
Number of posts : 334 Age : 32 Location : I'm one of the voices in your mind Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-09-25
Subject: Re: Whisper to Me September 29th 2008, 5:42 pm
HYdraMStar wrote:
Yeah, that's why I don't write much love poetry. It's all been done... but what comes is what comes. Know what I mean?
August 14th 2020, 6:22 am by TerishD
Subject: Whisper to Me 
