Elopement makes an interesting idea for a story. Why does a couple elope? A writer who organizes the secret details into a plot arc along with character arcs develops a successful tale. On September 13, 1846, Elizabeth Barrett eloped with Robert Browning. Why? In 1838, Barret published her first poetry volume and in 1844 her […]
William Joseph Pianist with Story Prompt
My fave, Lindsey Stirling, played her violin with William Joseph for another music video and suggested subscribing to Joseph. I did and discovered this particular one called “Jar of Hearts” with, what I thought, was a good story prompt in it. If you are using this weekend to do writing and your muse is hiding–click […]
Writing Prompt
Now that summer is half over and school will begin in about a month, how have your children spent their free time? Our house is in a court with three families who have children under the age of 11. They’ve been playing basketball and baseball in the mornings and evenings. The afternoon is too hot. […]
Writing Prompt in a Quote
Today I went with three of my long time friends to meet a mutual friend at Frank Coppola’s Winery Restaurant. We had an hour and a half drive from the south and the friend from the north had about 45 minutes to get there. Heavy, dark clouds followed us and a misty rain teased the […]