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Is the phrase "Once upon a time..."
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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?
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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.

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PostSubject: Tangled Fingers   Tangled Fingers Icon_minitimeAugust 6th 2008, 10:37 pm
Tangled Fingers

Tangled fingers in sunset glow,
transparent skin and one not old.
Taunting tickings cause us to slow
neither palm wanting to let go.

Time to slip in drips of death
angelic hands pull and insist;
demanding good-byes from our breath
slower we walk and resist.

A gentle press as we agree
life’s rules will wait for our command:
a moment more, still too brief,
walking, tangled --hand in hand.

No hurry to step on grey grave ground,
we smile and talk as before,
until I wake to unwelcome sounds
of quiet steps beyond life’s door.

Fingers slip from tangled weaving,
tracing life in carved stone;
like a whisper gently stealing
I notice now --I walk alone.

Copyright 2007 Spyqueen
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PostSubject: Re: Tangled Fingers   Tangled Fingers Icon_minitimeAugust 7th 2008, 12:34 pm
Very powerful piece, and really isn't that the whole point?
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PostSubject: Re: Tangled Fingers   Tangled Fingers Icon_minitimeAugust 8th 2008, 8:54 pm
Thank you! I was well motivated to write this one.
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PostSubject: Re: Tangled Fingers   Tangled Fingers Icon_minitimeAugust 10th 2008, 3:58 pm
Wow, powerful indeed. Nice Spy, you have a very elegant way with words. Life, death, rebirth... very creative.
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