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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 : 1170 Age : 45 Location : Charlotte, NC Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-20
Subject: Forever In Love July 21st 2008, 12:28 am
Your neck in my hands Our bodies sway And I pull you closer Such sweet kisses you give me Such sweet words you murmur Such a sweet death you die Forever in my heart you will remain Forever perfect Forever in love
Kellycakes
Number of posts : 1136 Age : 46 Location : State of Thankfulness! Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-17
Subject: Re: Forever In Love July 21st 2008, 2:50 am
Very nice twist you've written. You get dramatic kudos for the twist. Its short and straight to the point. I hope you will share more with us.
Saphira
Number of posts : 124 Age : 35 Location : Münster, Germany Registration date : 2008-07-18
Subject: Re: Forever In Love July 21st 2008, 4:45 am
I like it Very nice
HYdraMStar
Number of posts : 1170 Age : 45 Location : Charlotte, NC Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-20
Subject: Re: Forever In Love July 21st 2008, 4:48 am
I'm glad you guys like it.
Poetry was actually what first got me into writing and I'd moved away from it for awhile, but now the old flow is starting to come back.
Saphira
Number of posts : 124 Age : 35 Location : Münster, Germany Registration date : 2008-07-18
Subject: Re: Forever In Love July 21st 2008, 5:37 am
I know this. You can not always write good poems. Sometimes something is absent. I have already gone a whole year and written no poems. I simply lacked the special something... However, it came again ^^
Saphira
Kellycakes
Number of posts : 1136 Age : 46 Location : State of Thankfulness! Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-17
Subject: Re: Forever In Love July 21st 2008, 2:14 pm
What I like about your writing is, its different. You don't often see people going for the shock value, most poets aren't willing to take that chance. So they conform to the norm which makes for mediocre pieces.
August 14th 2020, 6:22 am by TerishD
Subject: Forever In Love 
