Modern American Mythology.

Stories

  • The Plot Whisperer: Prompt 5

    Affirmation Prompt: I deserve the time it takes to write a novel. I take this time for me. The time I take away from others, from other actions, and from the outside world I use well. Today I write: Plot Prompt: Every story is made up of subplots that are thematically tied to the primary…

  • The Plot Whisperer: Prompt 4

    Affirmation Prompt: I respect my writing commitment by scheduling around my daily chores and responsibilities and alerting others about my uninterrupted writing time. Today I write. Plot Prompt: Start your story at a moment of significant change and you immediately invite the reader into the main action of the story. Conceive of a scene in…

  • Prompt

    Hi all, I was going to post everyday, but I had a hard time with some of the prompts. That being said, here is what I’ve been working on: ‘Yowzah!’ thought Daryl as he watched her walk out of the barracks. Light, blue hair pulled back in a bun; blue, fin-like ears (weird); and wearing…

  • The Plot Whisperer: Prompt 3

    Affirmation Prompt:  Blind faith leads me to believe that words flow effortlessly every day. My part is simply to sit down and write. Today I write. Plot Prompt: A character pursuing her goal does not by herself create action that is dramatic. What creates drama is her encounter with obstacles that interfere with her movement…

  • The Plot Whisperer: Prompt 2

    Affirmation Prompt: Today I take action. I sit where I most like to write. While I write, I hydrate my imagination by drinking water (or some other thirst-quenching drink). I tune out everything but the sound of words appearing on the page from out of nowhere. Today I write. Plot Prompt: A sense of place…