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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 : 7 Age : 40 Location : Yuma Registration date : 2008-09-05
Subject: Talk to me Forever September 5th 2008, 8:32 pm
...First poem to be posted here. It's not often I write poetry, but I do on occasion. This is my newest one, only about 3 weeks old. Talk to me forever
Talk to me in the dark Talk to me as the shadows play Talk to me when the rain patters on the ground Talk to me as the steam rises from our tea?
Talk to me in the light Talk to me as we bask in life Talk to me as say goodbye in death Talk to me as I stare at your picture?
Talk to me as we clean Talk to me as we smell the soft scent of lavender Talk to me as the dishes clink together Talk to me as the house becomes dusty?
Talk to me as a teddy bear Talk to me as a picture on my wall Talk to me as a dream catcher Talk to me as a shadow on my wall?
Talk to me as we play Talk to me as we work Talk to me as live Talk to me as we die?
Talk to me as we write Talk to me as we read Talk to me as we critique Talk to me as we forget?
Talk to me as we watch Talk to me as we participate Talk to me as we fix Talk to me as we break?
Talk to me forever?
HYdraMStar
Number of posts : 1170 Age : 45 Location : Charlotte, NC Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-20
Subject: Re: Talk to me Forever September 5th 2008, 8:50 pm
I'm a fan of this style of poetry and you've done well with it. But keep in mind it can sort of numb the brain to the emotion you're trying to convey reading the same phrase over and over. It might work better if it was a bit shorter... I liked it though, and I hope you'll post more in the future.
Rose Strailo
Number of posts : 7 Age : 40 Location : Yuma Registration date : 2008-09-05
Subject: Re: Talk to me Forever September 5th 2008, 9:16 pm
HYdraMStar wrote:
I'm a fan of this style of poetry and you've done well with it. But keep in mind it can sort of numb the brain to the emotion you're trying to convey reading the same phrase over and over. It might work better if it was a bit shorter... I liked it though, and I hope you'll post more in the future.
I need to remember to write this when I first post. I blame the lack of caffeine... Anyways, this poem is actually supposed to be read with each stanza as a single poem. It's the bases for a new story. Each chapter is centered around one stanza.
To move on, thank you for telling me I've done well. It was mostly me playing with a different style of poem. It turned out better then previous attempts...that's for sure.
Kellycakes
Number of posts : 1136 Age : 47 Location : State of Thankfulness! Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-17
Subject: Re: Talk to me Forever September 10th 2008, 2:19 am
Loved it, was a bit repetitive and long for poetry but still a great read.
Comment on your comment: I like the fact that you are merging your poetry and stories. You are using poetry as a outline for your writing. Nice, you don't see many people doing that, very productive.
August 14th 2020, 6:22 am by TerishD
Subject: Talk to me Forever 
