The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair And having perhaps the better... Continue Reading →
Writing Prompt: Tongue Tied
There are so many times during each day when I hold my tongue. I want to say something, but don't because I know that the repercussions could be severe and unpleasant. At other times, I want to say things to people that I know will change how we deal with each other and forces me to... Continue Reading →
Quote for the Day
The work never matches the dream of perfection the artist has to start with. - William Faulkner
Writing Prompt: The Times Are A’Changin’
I woke up this morning completely unaware that the clocks had gone back and that I was in possession of another waking hour today. I've been ill for the past few days, shivering and sweating in my bed with my DVD player and laptop to keep me busy. I've been thinking all day about what... Continue Reading →
Quote for the day
There are many reasons why novelists write – but they all have one thing in common: a need to create an alternative world. John Fowles
Writing Prompt: Voice and Music
Have you ever thought about how everyone's voice is unique, like a signature? Each voice also has a different effect on each person that hears it. What some people find attractive, others might find grating. There are some people's voices that are warm and familiar to me. Family generally feels soothing. My mother's voice stirs... Continue Reading →
Writing Prompt: Touch
When writing, people often overlook how something feels to the touch, paying most attention to sounds (dialogue) and appearances (description/characterisation). Look around, there are hundreds of textures all around you. As I sit here, I can spot some of my favourites. Titch is sitting on the arm of the sofa next to me, every so... Continue Reading →
Writing Prompt: The Eyes Have It
You can tell so much from a person's eyes. You can tell if they're happy, sad, tired, lying, honest, angry, sincere. There is something quite disarming about looking, really looking, into a person's eyes. Have you ever watched someone laugh and see the true feeling in their expression? Eye colour is also interesting. Now, I'll... Continue Reading →
Quote for the day
Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative. - Oscar Wilde
