This writing exercise is a way to challenge yourself and have fun at the same time. The idea is to pick three random words, the more disconnected from each other the better, and then add an emotion. Then you write for ten minutes and incorporate all the words in a way that conveys the emotion… Continue reading Writing Exercise: Random Story Generator
Another writing exercise to get the juices flowing! This time we’ll explore five of our favourite words – these could be any word you like or whatever is rattling around inside your head at the moment. Try to choose words that are concrete rather than abstract, words that point to something real, not an idea.… Continue reading Writing Exercise: Five Favourite Words
I’m preparing to rewrite my second novel (again) so thought I’d limber up with some writing exercises, get the old fiction juices flowing. I’ll share the instructions for each exercise and the results, and you can ‘write along’ with me, if you like. Note: I’m doing these exercises longhand and then typing them up –… Continue reading Writing Exercise: What’s in a Word?
Where there is light, there is darkness, but hidden within the dark are the seeds of creation and the key to finding the light. In the last two posts we met the predator and discovered how he works in the story of Bluebeard. It’s time to get our hands dirty and jump into the viper’s… Continue reading Sympathy for the Devil: the Nature of Evil
Less is more. Be more Zen. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Yes! You don’t need permission. Affirm who you are. You ARE a Writer! >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Beware Expectations! You might get what you wish for… >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
This is the one cardinal rule of writing that you must never break. Ever. Writers Write. No excuses. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
You are unique. Don’t imitate others. Find your Voice and tell your story. If you don’t do it – nobody else will. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Um… Writer’s block is the kiss of death. What are you afraid to say? Let go of your fears, take your heart in your hands, and write anyway. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Time is your most valuable resource – even more so than pens! Make a schedule and stick to it. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Novels are not written by committee. When you write, you are alone. Solitude creates space so you can hear your truth. Make peace with your solitude. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Jessica Davidson 