We've concentrated on backing up our work, writing some new stuff and revisiting our goals. If one of your goals is publication here are some places that are looking or you can search through the databases to find homes for your work. These are mostly short story places so if you have any good resources for publishing houses feel free to add them ( Read more... )

Use the following line to kickstart your imagination:

I awoke to something unexpected.

I wrote this a few days ago and I finally have the chance to post it here. This is my poem to my husband. It made him blush, mwa ha ha!

( To My Dork, After Almost Nine Years of Marriage )

A/N: I imagine that my main character, Brennan, would write this for her twin sister Olivia "Livvy" on Valentine's Day. Livvy died when the girls were both four, and Brennan, now 20, still thinks of her sister often.

( Brennan's Valentine for Livvy )

Did you back up your work?  I'll wait while you do it ( Read more... )

Set your timer and use the following words in a short story:

mouse, pomegranate, and silo.

The meanings of some words evolve over time.  Pick a word and re-write the definition.  (You may be able to use it in a short story or novel later.)

Feel free to share if you wish but you may also keep it private.

My response to this week's prompt from Monday...which I meant to write yesterday, since I was up half the night Monday going over it, but got sidetracked.

( Kind of a cross between Orson Scott Card and C.C. Beck..except, you know, cool )

Here is a writing prompt for this week.

Write about an acquaintance or stranger and a gold necklace with a charm.

I was paired up withmertvyj_gorod for our post-nano interviews.  Here are my responses to his questions:

What is your favorite place in the world?

I have two favorite places. Stockholm, Sweden and my home. I spent a few days in Stockholm which added to my love of all things Scandinavian. My house is haven. I find it's one of the most peaceful places I've been.

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