Every story needs details to help a reader become immersed in the world being described. However, too many of the wrong details can stifle a piece. I recently st...
Time for another short story! :D It’s a happy story about love and dogs and no princesses. Enjoy! “Bedtime story! Bedtime story!” little Adalyn cried out as sh...
I know I usually talk about writing, but I feel like this topic applies to so many areas of life! I’m talking about ambitions, dreams, and goals. Sometimes they c...
I wrote this short story after hearing the story of a teacher who did not know what to do or say to help alleviate the fear many students had after the election e...
As writers, we all struggle with some aspect of writing. For some, it’s that first paragraph, for others it’s describing the scene just right. After talking to my...
Sometimes the simple tricks are the most helpful. Here's a little background to help explain what I mean by that. Back when I worked as a writing consultant at IP...
No matter how much I learn about writing, I feel like I will never know enough. In a way, that can be a good thing. No one is perfect, after all, but when I lear...
I write because I enjoy it…well, most of the time anyway. Every now and again I hit a road block and I find myself stuck. The best way to move past it, I’ve found...
Writing prompts can be a great way to spark your creativity. This is the prompt I used to write this story; I hope you enjoy it! Demigod “What is going on her...
With fall coming up, I feel like I am more creative than ever! All those crisp leaves, those bright colors, cool mornings, hot chocolate, the list goes on! Yet th...