The Kill Zone is one of my go to blogs for good info, and today when I opened this email they didn’t disappoint. Once more their post was filled with a great reminder to watch out for sneaking little “ing” beings that are as scary as Gremlins.
Hmm, makes me wonder about the name Gerunds…
Check out The Kill Zone and see if your writing is filled with the little devils.
For additional help you might want to check out editing software Grammarly or Ginger. I use both.
Thank you readers! You are so gracious and you make me want to do better.
I'm my own worst critic. I write, edit, rewrite, edit and chase my tail.
Post, edit, rewrite, post, edit... Well you get the idea.
Can’t seem to help myself. I tweak my writing over and over sometimes to distraction.
However, I do think with each change I learn something about myself and my writing. Good or bad to be determined.
For me, writing is a journey of learning, failing, and tiny successes. One day, who knows maybe a big success or two. But what would a journey be without nice traveling companions. Because let’s face it, sending our words out into the world for all to see, read and possibly tear apart is just plain scary.
So I thank each and every one of you guys for nudging me along with your words of encouragement and kind critiques.
Clouds filled the sky, hiding the moon as dense fog lifted from the forest floor hiding my steps.
My heart fluttered in relief as tiny flickering lights appeared illuminating a narrow path. They twirled and danced, leading me toward an archway formed by low hanging limbs, and I hoped against hope, I’d found an exit.
One by one, with a final wink the lights passed through the passageway. I groped like a child waking in the night, and I stood once more blind, lost in the darkness wishing for faeries.
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 Fictionis 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.
Jean's Writing 