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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: Death On The Phone September 24th 2008, 8:38 pm
After college I had a job for 3 months where I had nothing else to do then being on the phone from 9-5. That was when I drew this.
Bick
Number of posts : 144 Age : 33 Location : St. Louis, Missouri Registration date : 2008-09-09
Subject: Re: Death On The Phone September 24th 2008, 9:35 pm
Amazing detail on the bone hands!! Love it! Just wonderful all around!
JuJu
Number of posts : 287 Age : 51 Location : Sedona, Arizona Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-18
Subject: Re: Death On The Phone September 30th 2008, 8:44 pm
wow so much detail great job....
Leaka
Number of posts : 334 Age : 32 Location : I'm one of the voices in your mind Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-09-25
Subject: Re: Death On The Phone September 30th 2008, 8:47 pm
Oh, oh, oh. I like this very much it has such wonderful detail. You have the insight to look into the future. This is what business companies do when they put you on hold for to long.
deathbypen
Number of posts : 84 Registration date : 2008-09-11
Subject: Re: Death On The Phone September 30th 2008, 11:37 pm
That's funny considering your job. I can almost imagine a bubble over the phone going "Blah, blah, blah"