Tag Archives: Inspiration

X is for X-Men

X-Men, as in the movies, which I’d thought of as recent until I looked them up and realized the first one came out in 2000!  And the fourth one, X-Men: First Class, is coming out this year. What does this … Continue reading

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J is for Jot

Jot.  Jot down ideas whenever and wherever they come to you, on whatever you’ve got at the moment – a receipt, a napkin, a takeout box, a magazine page or insert.  Ignore all those people giving you funny looks.  Pretend … Continue reading

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H is for Heat

Heat. That old saying about jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire? Apply it to your characters! Heat things up! Remember, you can do this externally, by upping the action, or internally, by upping the emotional stakes. … Continue reading

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Fall Leaves

Some pictures from last week, before the wind and rain set in. For a writing exercise, why not try watching the leaves fall, and seeing where the inspiration takes you!

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Here’s Looking at You

Praying mantis patrolling the pool fence . . . Watch out all you flies.

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