Category: Writing
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Writing – Where do your ideas come from? A writing prompt.
Writers are ALWAYS asked, “Where did you get the idea for your book.” The answer is always the same, ideas just “come to me.” Maybe our minds are wired a bit differently. Like mathematicians, I can’t understand how they work complex equations. Their minds are amazing, really, it’s a gift. Same with writers, we have…
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A fortune cookie…
I’ve always enjoyed fortune cookies. Sometimes the fortune we read is ridiculous, sometimes spiritual, and sometimes it’s just “spot on!” Did you know that Wonton Food, Inc in Brooklyn, NY makes 4 million fortune cookies a day? YES, and it was their Vice President, Donald Lau, who wrote the fortunes for 30 years, until 1995…
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Another Little Free Library — love them!
A few weeks ago, I went to visit a friend in their “neck of the woods.” We went for a walk and I saw this Little Free Library stand. I enjoy seeing what books people leave. When you look at the book donations, you get a feel for that particular neighborhood too. For example, some…
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Writers – Where do you get your ideas?
When an author FINALLY publishes their book, one main question that comes flooding in is… Where do you get your ideas? I smile at this question. As if there is a magical tree where authors go. They sit under this tree, close their eyes and zillions of story ideas come filtering into their heads and…
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A Writer’s Muse…
For writers, we never know when our muse will appear. A few years ago, my daughter gave me this cute Xmas mouse. I have it on my cabinet. The mouse makes me smile. Last night, I got home… I was LAZY and THREW my SCARF on the chest of drawers. This morning, I went to…
Spark of Inspiration 