9 Character Writing Prompts to Move Your Story Forward
You know when you meet someone and think, “What a character!” Because they’re inspirational. Or funny. Or have lived a life of adventure. Or have had so many bizarre things happen in their lives, you can’t possibly believe them. Or because they annoy you so badly you...
Writing Prompt: Writing Strong Male Characters
I’ve been sitting on this prompt for a little while, but I got distracted by the news. It’s been so damn awful lately. Not that the news is any better, but I figure it can’t hurt to have a distraction. A couple weeks ago, I was sitting there, minding...
Writing Prompt: What will you say about yourself when you’re gone?
If you want to, you can look for me in the evening sunset or with the earliest spring daffodils or amongst the flitting and fluttering butterflies. You know I’ll be there in one form or another. Of course that will probably comfort some while antagonizing others, but...
Writing Prompt: How-to create deep impact with simple imagery
Have you seen the Six Feet Under series ending scene? It is without a doubt my favorite scene in all of television or film. Ever. I’m not the only one who still cries when they watch it. Why? Because in just seven minutes, you see future, past and present filled...About Leigh
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