How Do You Write? (Part Three)

When I write, I imagine I am God, the omniscient observer, rather than the characters in the scenes. I handwrite as well as type. I handwrite story world ideas, character sketches, scenes, first drafts. I type on a laptop everything else. I set a daily word quota and reach it. I can write on my … Continue reading How Do You Write? (Part Three)

A 50-Word Story a Day Keeps the Boredom Away #5

The bear cub ventured alone into the forest. Not minding his step, he fell into a hole, from which he could not come out. He wept. The hole filled with his tears, and he swam out. He ran home to mother bear's cave. The tear-filled hole is today a lake. This week I'm republishing some … Continue reading A 50-Word Story a Day Keeps the Boredom Away #5

A 50-Word Story a Day Keeps the Boredom Away #4

After seeing his sweetheart Jo kiss another boy, Martin ran to his chamber and wept himself to sleep. He dreamed he was a mean little spider that crawled in the night into Jo’s bed, and bit her big toe. Next morning, when Jo awoke, she found her big toe swollen. This week I’m republishing some … Continue reading A 50-Word Story a Day Keeps the Boredom Away #4