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A dream come true

Published on July 11, 2014 by Jean M. Cogdell5 Comments

This week’s writing challenge from

( Lillie McFerrin Writes ) is based upon the prompt: Pages

What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week Lillie posts one word for inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word.

Below is my contribution from a WIP:

From the moment she’d lost that first tooth, Lizbeth believed in faeries. Now, the proof lay open in her lap, its pages glowing with letters that shimmered and drawings that sparkled. The air hummed, alive, electric like the coming of a storm. She continued to whisper, watching in awe as the magical words breathed life into the enchanted fey.

One by one their wings fluttered, and unfolding as Monarchs from a flower they stretched lifting from the page.

(excerpt from a WIP)

Writers light your fireworks!

Published on July 2, 2014July 2, 2014 by Jean M. Cogdell

English: Fireworks on the Fourth of July (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The fourth of July is a great time to set sparks flying and write a sizzling fireworks showstopper of your own.

Light up the sky, and stop those summer blahs from getting to you.

Your muse is gonna love the show.

Here is the website to help get those creative juices flowing and make this your hottest summer ever with a list of Fire Starters.

Write 6

Published on May 22, 2014 by Jean M. Cogdell3 Comments

Join in the fun and celebration with Six-Word Memoir for Memorial Day this week

Hop over and submit six words this week.

Here is mine.

Cracked picture, missed memories, still loved.

Have you practiced today?

Published on May 22, 2014May 22, 2014 by Jean M. Cogdell6 Comments

Thanks to Lillie McFerrin for reminding me to practice, practice, practice. Sometimes I get so busy with my WIP, and life in general, that I forget how important it is to practice my writing.

Five Sentence Fiction is a great place to do just that. So again, a big thank you to Lillie.

If you are looking for a place to work on your skills check out FSF.

Below is my Five Sentence contribution this week. Enjoy.

Let me know how you practice. Do you have a favorite site or routine? Leave a comment and the link. Thanks.

What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week I will post a one word inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word.

The word does not have to appear in your five sentences, just use it for direction.

This week: ANCHOR

All week people came to attend the celebrations.

They honored her with words like groundbreaking, innovative and pioneer.

She accepted their admiration; after all, she’d worked long hours to arrive at this pinnacle in life.

She’d dodged bullets, survived mergers and interviewed presidents.

As she listened to her well-meaning friends, she grew weary from the weight of her accomplishments, and now she just wanted to go home.