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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 : 27 Age : 33 Location : Clarksville, MD Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-18
Subject: Reflections August 20th 2008, 10:05 pm
No one cares about what you write Your writing is just a fazed infatuation Brought about by bouts of anger The paper in front of you is just a blank reflection of what you are Rip her to shreds Throw in the rubbish bin Splash They're good at bringing about tears So it goes to show They can see right through your irrational fears Widow spiders crawling across the windowsills Scuffling up the abandoned bar and barstools The basement is the back of your mind Not quite forgotten Where murky things lie in wait Don't stare at them They'll stare right back at you
Kellycakes
Number of posts : 1136 Age : 47 Location : State of Thankfulness! Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-17
Subject: Re: Reflections September 10th 2008, 2:26 am
Your perspective is all over the place. Its like you are trying to fill in the piece with unnecessary symbols. The first three lines are a great start. The fourth line should be shorten a bit without losing its meaning. Like the two last lines; it bring the poem to a close but you have to fix the middle for readers to want to make it to the end.
John Yamrus
Number of posts : 129 Registration date : 2008-09-04
Subject: Re: Reflections September 10th 2008, 9:47 am
i almost liked this. it's a mess, but it's different. poetry has to constantly break new ground. it can't be the usual "oh, why doesn't mary like me, i like her so much, boo hoo, boo hoo". this is untutored, rambling, vague and a great big mess, but at least it's different.
August 14th 2020, 6:22 am by TerishD
Subject: Reflections 
