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Ode to the End of Summer: An exercise

Summer is almost over, and every year it's a bittersweet feeling. The end of a season, shadows growing longer, gold-tinted dusks--even...

Finding Inspiration for Writing

Writing every day requires coming up with ideas. Every day. Some days, the thoughts flow freely. Other days, it's like pulling teeth....

5 Great Sources for Your Next Writing Prompt

I love writing prompts. This isn't a surprise since I also love sharing prompts I come up with on my Facebook and Instagram accounts, and...

Writing Exercise (PDF): Capturing Big Feelings

February is here. A short month with a lot on its shoulders. We have Valentine's Day, which, no matter your feelings on the holiday, can...

Harnessing Your Dreams in Writing

I’ve had a recurring nightmare since I was in kindergarten. The dream is inextricably linked to a trip my Brownie troop took. I don’t...

Using Cliches to Boost Your Creativity

When we cover clichés in my English class, I explain they’re shortcuts used to convey an experience, feeling, or set of feelings to...

Photo Prompt for Creativity!

Here's a photo prompt for the week. What happens when two people see each other for the first time? Love? Hate? Fear? Envy? For me, this...

Creative Prompt: Using the Word NO!

I love to use a prompt along with a picture! Use either or a combination of both to kick start your writing! I'll also be posting a quick...

Father's Day Writing Prompt!

Happy Father's Day! To help celebrate all the fathers in our lives, here's a little writing inspiration using a photograph of a man and...