It’s time for a new mini workshop! This weekly post is intended to help emerging writers find their voice, improve their writing, and feel more…
Home for Christmas Harriet brought a rum-spiked eggnog to Richard — a little something to cheer him on this quiet Christmas Eve. A knock at…
Welcome to the 50-word short story contest! Thank you to all who participated in last week’s contest: @negativer, @thinknzombie, @cizzo, @jasminearch, niallon11, @emergehealthier, @deirdyweirdy, @bex-dk, @theironfelix, @rokhani,…
Welcome to my weekly writing tips. This mini workshop is intended to provide emerging writers with ways to get inspired and improve their writing. In…
Through child’s eyes As Davey climbed into bed, he remembered his sister’s harsh laugh and derisive words. “You’re such a baby. There’s no Santa!” He…
It’s results time! Thank you to all who participated in last week’s 50-word short story contest: @theironfelix, @joeylim, @jasminearch, @blueeyes8960, @felixgarciap, @bimjer, @botefarm, @owasco, @bex-dk,…
This short story was a contest entry a writing prompt contest. I love fiction contests, as they are so motivating, with a prompt and a…
Amy walked next to Ryan, heels clicking on cobblestones. Tiny sleet missiles smacked her. “Grab some coffee?” “No” She had done it, now. Asked too…
Welcome to the 50-Word Short Story challenge (soon to be contest). Each week participants write short stories that are exactly 50-words long. Be sure to…
The path along the riverbank was muddy from a morning rainstorm. Jillian trudged the half-mile walk to Grandfather’s house, past the farmlands, the old rancher’s…