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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 : 818 Age : 39 Location : Stuck in Michigan Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-17
Subject: You and I August 30th 2008, 7:27 pm
The sky is moving sideways While we‘re driving all through the rain Signs misleading us to nowhere Come on, now we‘re changing the lane
We‘re in here together now To leave the world behind You and I
Just you and I Ride in the night The rain is whispering goodbye Just you and I So high and dry And the window‘s crying All along the way To wipe away the desperate days Through the darkest summer night Forever and a while You and I
We‘re gliding right between the rain drops I watch you - and you say The light is somewhere out there So we‘ll get there - we‘re out on our way
We‘re in here together now To leave the world behind For you and I
And the window’s crying All along the way To wipe away the desperate days Through the darkest summer night Forever and a while You and I
Kellycakes
Number of posts : 1136 Age : 47 Location : State of Thankfulness! Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-17
Subject: Re: You and I August 30th 2008, 7:52 pm
Hmm, it started off great but somewhere broke. This is only my opinion. I would suggest a re-write because its a great subject. Its starts off like a song in my mind as well. Great work, but maybe a little rearranging of words is in order.
August 14th 2020, 6:22 am by TerishD
Subject: You and I 
