I decided to write to the prompt issued by jbknowles

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Monday Morning Warm-Up:

Write to the prompt, "They told me I couldn't read it..."

Here goes:

They told me I couldn't read it upside down. Then I started flipping from the back, and they told me I couldn't read it backwards. I pointed out that some countries DO read right-to-left, but ( Read more... )

Beginning of a new story.  Need to turn in the first page in class tomorrow, this is about the amount.  Opinions?

( Inheritance )

The assignment: Write four pages of graphic novel.

Image heavy behind the cut. ( Read more... )

First chapter of a YA novel; superheroes.

( Altered Egos )

A very short short-story for class. Very experimental. This one might get me in trouble.

( Doctor Patient Confidentiality )

Assignment for creative writing is writing the beginning of a novel or short story (no more than a page). I was torn on what to do.

So, I wrote three very different pieces. It is up to you, gentle readers, to advise me on which piece should be used for class. Please judge on the basis of quality, entertainment, and literary merit--comment with your ( Read more... )

As previously promised, my latest children's picture book is Propeller Gandhi. I'm almost tempted to write something else on the grounds that I may have gone too far this time...

( Propeller Gandhi )

Picture book (UGH I HATE PICTURE BOOKS) writing assignment for class today. I know I need at least one  more stanza somewhere in there (no clue where) yay, Kate helped me put another stanza in! , and if anyone spots wonky rhythm, please do point it out.

( There's an Alien )

Puppeo and Julicat

PROLOGUE

Two housepets, both alike in dignity,
    In fair living room, where we lay our scene,
    From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,
    Where civil pets make civil rugs unclean.
    From forth the kennel beds of these two foes
    A pair of star-cross'd lovers take the couch;
    Whole misadventured piteous bark'n'meows
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So, this week I start my MFA grad school program. I'm thinking it is time to get back into writing fanfiction--writing that is different from the stuff I'll be doing in my program, but will still help keep me sharp (and, let's face it, it is much easier to get feedback on fanfiction than on original stuffs).

The only problem is that most of my ideas ( Read more... )