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Daily Digest: The cream doesn’t always rise to the top (Sage Writing Advice)

Daily Digest: The cream doesn’t always rise to the top (Sage Writing Advice)

Hello everyone, I have been doing a lot of “soul searching” over the past several months. There have been some ups and a lot of downs, but one thing remained constant. My love of writing. Helping people muddle through their sticky parts or working (slowly) on my own work is a joy that I cannot express. For several months, I allowed the ‘downs’ to distract me. I looked at writing as a chore rather than a part of me. Yes,…

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Story Prompt: The False Flag

Story Prompt: The False Flag

Good Monday everyone. It’s a muggy and foggy morning—perfect for penning thoughts, warming up with tea, and connecting with all of you Today’s prompt from WD struck a chord with me, and I wanted to share why. I’ve been revisiting my Middle Grade book, which, to be frank, has been feeling a bit too predictable. But then I remembered a line from the Goosebumps Movie that RL Stein himself loved (and wished he’d thought of it.) In the film, RL…

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Artful Monday – Summer 2023, July

Artful Monday – Summer 2023, July

Hello everyone, This is coming out early for the Fourth of July (US). It’s time to get outside and enjoy the world: family vacations, camping with friends, sailing, garage sales, and parades. Enjoy! All of these images were created with Midjourney AI, a fantastic program, yet not perfect (yet). If you would like to see a specific image, please leave a comment below.

Story Circle: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone

Story Circle: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone

The following is derived from Dan Harmon’s Story Circle. Below, the  “Circle” is applied to the book “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Harry Potter, Book 1, Story Circle: A Character’s Zone of Comfort or Familiarity: Harry Potter is an ordinary boy, living a miserable life with his cruel aunt, uncle, and cousin in the Dursley’s house. They Desire / Want Something: Harry yearns for escape and to know more about his deceased parents, whom he barely remembers. They Enter…

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