50-Word Stories #132

‘Don’t do it, dear! Please don’t!’ ‘I shall!’ ‘You will kill us both!’ ‘I cannot take the pain anymore!’ ‘Please...’ he begged. ‘Farewell.’ She jumped into the sea. (She had cancer.) A mighty splash ensued. He shrieked. Then he jumped after her. ‘Cut!’ said the director, sighing. ‘Too much passion!’ Related articles 50-Word Tales #131 … Continue reading 50-Word Stories #132

The Figurative Paintings of Josef Kote

Josef Kote is an Albanian painter living in the United States. Find out more about him here. (Click on any image to enlarge.) Which is your favorite? *** Related articles The Sensual Paintings of Fabian Perez 10 Beautiful Opening Lines

Do You Wait For Inspiration Before You Start Writing?

Or do you write and rewrite and edit all the time and strive to uncover the ideas hidden on the page? The first approach seems easy, but is good writing really effortless? It depends on what you have to write. If it’s a poem, short story, or blog post, it’s easier to wait for inspiration. … Continue reading Do You Wait For Inspiration Before You Start Writing?