Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.



 
PortalHomeGallerySearchLatest imagesRegisterLog in
Log in
Username:
Password:
Log in automatically: 
:: I forgot my password
Poll
Is the phrase "Once upon a time..."
Overused
mean machine Empty33%mean machine Empty
 33% [ 1 ]
Underused
mean machine Empty67%mean machine Empty
 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.

Latest topics
» Abduction to Elfland: Part 4 (19)
mean machine Icon_minitimeAugust 14th 2020, 6:22 am by TerishD

» Abduction to Elfland: Part 3 (13-18)
mean machine Icon_minitimeAugust 9th 2020, 6:41 am by TerishD

» Abduction to Elfland: Part 2 (7-12)
mean machine Icon_minitimeJuly 10th 2020, 6:30 am by TerishD

» Abduction to Elfland: Part 1 (1-6)
mean machine Icon_minitimeJune 10th 2020, 6:33 am by TerishD

» To Know Sweet and Sour - Part Seven (35 - Epi)
mean machine Icon_minitimeMay 11th 2020, 6:38 am by TerishD

Top posters
oskar (2320)
mean machine Emptymean machine Voting_bar2mean machine Empty 
TerishD (1441)
mean machine Emptymean machine Voting_bar2mean machine Empty 
HYdraMStar (1170)
mean machine Emptymean machine Voting_bar2mean machine Empty 
Kellycakes (1136)
mean machine Emptymean machine Voting_bar2mean machine Empty 
Snacker (818)
mean machine Emptymean machine Voting_bar2mean machine Empty 
Urs (569)
mean machine Emptymean machine Voting_bar2mean machine Empty 
fleamailman (400)
mean machine Emptymean machine Voting_bar2mean machine Empty 
Leaka (334)
mean machine Emptymean machine Voting_bar2mean machine Empty 
JuJu (287)
mean machine Emptymean machine Voting_bar2mean machine Empty 
alexandra (198)
mean machine Emptymean machine Voting_bar2mean machine Empty 

 

 mean machine

Go down 
AuthorMessage
oskar

mean machine Extrascribbler



Male
Number of posts : 2320
Age : 85
Location : portugal
Current Mood : mean machine Th_coo10
Registration date : 2008-08-13

mean machine Empty
PostSubject: mean machine   mean machine Icon_minitimeDecember 8th 2017, 5:23 am

Mean Machine

The locomotive was an old mean machine
only used for carrying gods at local stations along
boring flatland. Once it had been a young and
the President of Portugal rode on it, not only him
but many other high up all the way to Lisbon.
And now? It wanted to go hiding somewhere dark,
but where does one conceal an iron horse?
The train passed near the parking lot in Faro
I was out with my dog, and there I could let her
run free. There was a hole in the fence were
the tracks. Naturally, she jumped through.
She saw the train that seemed to speed up
with murderous intent when she jumped clear it
was too late. I had her buried and the following
days were long and full of sadness.
Back to top Go down
 
mean machine
Back to top 
Page 1 of 1
 Similar topics
-
» washng machine
» Time Machine
» The Espresso Book Machine

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
 :: The Verses (Poet's Forum) :: Versification-
Jump to: