I realized that I haven't yet posted about one of my favorite types of writing: flash fiction. So here are some tips I found for anyone who would like to try it! Flash fiction tips
Author: cskinnaird
Writer, journalist, blogger, and editor.
Based in Florida. Loves travel and Eastern spirituality.
Writes novels, poetry, short fiction.
Which Creative Season Are You In?
What is a Creative Season? Yesterday I read this article by Victoria Fry about creative seasons, and it got my wheels turning. First of all though, you're probably wondering what a creative season is. Like the four seasons of each year, each creative season represents a certain stage in our writing process. For example, right… Continue reading Which Creative Season Are You In?
Writing as Legacy
An insightful, thought-provoking piece from John Vorhaus over at the ol' WU: The Third Thing
The Artist’s Way, Week 6, Ch. 5: Accepting Generosity & Possibility
MYSTERIOUS WAYS They say that God works in mysterious ways. Now, perhaps you don't believe in God, but I'm sure that even if you don't, you admit that sometimes, this world syncs things up in very interesting ways. I find it very funny that chapter 5 of Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way is all about… Continue reading The Artist’s Way, Week 6, Ch. 5: Accepting Generosity & Possibility
An Excerpt from My Draft
Currently I'm dabbling in a time travel romance something-or-other, when I have trouble with revising my fantasy novel, so...I decided to share a bit. Here's a little excerpt; totally rough, mind you, and not my usual genre: When you see a worm on your shoe and part of you wants to scrape it off –… Continue reading An Excerpt from My Draft
Writing Short Stories
Another fantabulous post over on Writer Unboxed - did you know they're also publishing a collection?! So exciting! Link
Focus!
Since I'm out of state visiting relatives and an unexpected emergency came up with a dear mentor, I'm unable to update this blog at the moment. However, I'm happy to share another gem from Writer Unboxed! Read it here.
Planning Your Novel, Part 1
Reading Helps Me Think About Writing My writing work this week, coupled with reading The Artist's Way and a fiction book, have made me very thoughtful. How does one go about plotting a clever book that will be unpredictable and engage the reader? This has been my topic of the week. I started out by… Continue reading Planning Your Novel, Part 1
The Artist’s Way, Week 5: Don’t Let Go of What is Precious to You!
A Terrible Confession Dear readers, I betrayed you by not posting when I said I would. I made it sound like I would post every week, without fail, but I failed to uphold that promise and your trust. Please accept my sincere apologies. Since so much time has passed, I've had time to think about… Continue reading The Artist’s Way, Week 5: Don’t Let Go of What is Precious to You!
The Artist’s Way, Week 4, Ch. 3: Realizations & Re-filling the Well
This week's Artist's Way was an exciting eye-opener. It felt like getting closer to seeing the top of the mountain as you climb it. For my artist's date, I went to a ceramics studio and painted a bowl, which I am super excited to pick up this week! It was so relaxing to just sit… Continue reading The Artist’s Way, Week 4, Ch. 3: Realizations & Re-filling the Well
Typing Madly 