Tag: writing

• Writing Schedules

  I was asked recently what my writing schedule looked like. My answer? “Well, I write when I write.” The only consistent writing I’m currently managing is blogging. And by “consistent writing” I mean, I post some kind of blog post every week between here and the main blog. They’re not all fantastic, but they do…

  Christine

  July 18, 2019

  Writing Journal

  advice, challenges, Personal, writing, writing challenge, Writing Journal

• Writing Journal: Doubting My Work

  I want to do something new on Thursdays. I want to share with you my thoughts on writing, mine in particular, challenges, updates on the book I’m working on, etc. I finished writing my first project earlier this year. It’s a tiny book of personal essays. I’d printed a couple copies of the first full…

  Christine

  July 4, 2019

  Personal, Writing Journal

  challenges, journal entries, life, new, Personal, writing, writing challenge, Writing Journal

• …You Would Cry Too If It Happened To You

  16. Write abut a confrontation at a birthday party. I’m sitting in my closet with the door closed, knees to my chest. Well, not quite. I’m a bit chubby and have a growing set of boobs, so my knees don’t actually reach my chest, but you get the point. The tears on my face are…

  Christine

  June 27, 2019

  Short Stories

  Personal, short short story, short story, short story challenge, short story thursday, writing, writing challenge, writing practice

• Next Lifetime

  18. Recreate a memory you have Why did I do that? Why did I let my boyfriend drive off with my best friend? I asked myself that question so many times over the years. As much as I want to say I’d forgiven them both, I just couldn’t get it out of my head. Something…

  Christine

  June 20, 2019

  Short Stories

  Personal, short short story, short story, short story challenge, short story thursday, writing, writing challenge

• The sound of anger

  23. Describe the feeling of anger using only sounds Hot oil crackling in a skillet Hard footsteps on soft carpet Air forced through nostrils Fist hitting wall Metal utensils scraping metal pots Knuckles cracking Complete silence

  Christine

  June 13, 2019

  Short Stories

  Personal, reading, writing, writing challenge, writing practice

• Another World

  5. Something strange is found inside an abandoned bar “I don’t want to just go in there like that. Shouldn’t you call the realtor to set up a showing?” “It’s abandoned, Tash, there’s no realtor to call.” Ruck chuckles. “That makes no sense. Even abandoned buildings can’t just be taken over. I’m sure you have…

  Christine

  June 6, 2019

  Short Stories

  fiction, literature, reading, writing, writing challenge, writing practice

• To: Liam

  4. Write a letter from one of your characters to another I can’t believe how suddenly you showed up in my life. It was so easy to let my guard down. This is not a break-up letter, so don’t worry. When I was at my lowest point you came through for me. Yours was the…

  Christine

  May 23, 2019

  Short Stories

  challenge, friends, letters, literature, lovers, Personal, reading, short short story, short story, short story challenge, short story thursday, writing

• Safe

  14. Write about a power outage “Are you sure we should be in here Sarah? What if there’s something we’re not supposed to see?” “Yes, it’s fine. Besides, if this stuff was so important, it wouldn’t be locked down here in this dusty old basement anyway. Ooh, look at this!” Sarah grabs Yvonne’s wrist and…

  Christine

  May 16, 2019

  Short Stories

  challenge, life, Personal, reading, short short story, short story, short story challenge, short story thursday, writing, writing challenge

• Laundry

  31. Write about an odd fear   “Laundry.” “Laundry?” “Laundry.” “But why?” “Long story.” “I’ve got time.” “Okay, it’s not a long story. I just don’t want to tell it.” “Why not?” “Because you’ll think it’s stupid and I’m overreacting.” “No I won’t. Promise. Just tell me.”          July sighed, resting one elbow on the…

  Christine

  May 9, 2019

  Short Stories

  challenge, fiction, literature, Personal, reading, short story, writing

• Childhood Crush

  10. Write about a dangerous obsession. He was my obsession. My first love, if you can call an eleven year-old’s crush love. I followed him around the playground, and called him on weekends, and was seriously hurt when he started “dating” another eighth grader. He was mine, even if I was the only one who…

  Christine

  April 25, 2019

  Personal, Short Stories

  challenge, fiction, Personal, reading, things to do, writing, writing challenge, writing practice