Writing Wednesday

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Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today:

I'll always be thankful for...

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today:

They say everyone who looks into their family history will find a secret sooner or later. 

Happy writing!

Tuesday Tip: Poisonous or Venomous?

You may have heard the words poisonous and venomous used interchangeably, but they're not the same.

Poisonous means its deadly to eat or touch.

Venomous means it has a deadly bite or sting.

Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today:

She could smell gas even before she opened the door.

Happy writing!

Tuesday Tip: Punctuation Tips to Ponder

Misused or overused punctuation marks can really hurt your manuscript. Here are a few tips to ponder and look for in your WIP (work in progress):

Apostrophes: Misused'

Commas: Often placed, in the wrong space

Ellipsis: Used too often in stories...

Exclamation points: Overused!

Question mark: Generally used correctly?

Semicolon: Best to create a new sentence; conjunctions and commas are other options.

Periods: These are usually fine.

Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today:

They had to make sure that none of their colleagues noticed...

Happy writing!

Tuesday Tip

Have you ever wondered how you can find out information such as what publishers are looking for, which publishers accept agent-only queries and submissions, and submission guidelines?

If so, you should pick up The Writer's Market Guide by Robert Lee Brewer ((ABA) and The Christian Writers Market Guide by Steve Laube  (CBA). Be sure to also follow-up with the publisher's website to make sure the information is updated.

Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today:

He hadn't seen anything like it in twenty years of teaching.

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today, in honor of the Fourth of July tomorrow:

How are you thankful for your freedom?

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today:

Someone must have seen him, because the police were at his door.

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today:

As he took in the view from the twentieth floor, the lights went out all over the city.

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today:

As he took in the view from the twentieth floor, the lights went out all over the city...

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today:

There was sadness in her face as she told him he looked a lot like his father...

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today:

He knew he must keep very still while he waited for...

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today:

Write a poem where each line begins with a letter to spell out Valentine's Day:

V

A

L

E

N

T

I

N

E

S

D

A

Y

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today:

Write a story from the point of view of a snowman, from creation to melting.

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today:

You wake up to find that you're trapped inside your house by an unexpected blizzard. Write a story about what you do until you are freed three days later.

Happy writing!

Writing Prompt Wednesday

If you're feeling stuck in your WIP (work in progress) or just want to shake things up a bit, here's something different to try today:

It's a brand new year. Write about your goals, resolutions, or "one word" for 2019.

Happy writing!