The little that I know about my father’s history as a sailor boils down to this: there are things I will never know, and for that I should be grateful. His words, not mine. He seems to think I’m not capable of fully comprehending the things he’s done. Well, perhaps that’s true, but I would … Continue reading Writing Exercise: Storytime
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Writing Exercise: A Marriage Meeting
London, England - 1766 (approx.) I tuck a loose curl behind my ear. Mariana, my lady’s maid, will want to pin it to my scalp the moment she sees it, but I like knowing that it’s there; a small piece of me that cannot be restrained. I tug on my kid gloves, hoping the … Continue reading Writing Exercise: A Marriage Meeting
Tips for Young Writers
Every writer has been a young writer at some point, although I suppose there are some who didn't find writing until later in life (the exception). It would be very hypocritical of me to say that the following tips are life-altering, book-deal providing sanctions from the heavens, cause they are not. I do not have … Continue reading Tips for Young Writers
Current Works-In-Progress
Aside from working at the zoo and in retail (a job I will always hate - does anyone actually like working in retail? I'm serious, you never really lose faith in humanity as quickly as when you work in retail.) Okay, where was I going with this... Oh, right! Aside from working, I have also … Continue reading Current Works-In-Progress
Tips For New/Young Writers
I want to preface this post by saying that these are tips/advice that I wish someone would have given me as a young writer (or as someone just starting out writing). Because these come from my own personal experience, some of the tips may seem random or odd, but I thought I would include them anyway. I … Continue reading Tips For New/Young Writers
Updates & Crazy Stories of the Present
It's been a while, once again, though this time I have been absent for a really BIG reason. I graduated college! (Try to ignore the fact that I look pissy. That's actually just my normal face, lol. Plus it was 8 a.m. and I was really tired. Psh, excuses!) What?! I know, I'm still in … Continue reading Updates & Crazy Stories of the Present
Writing Prompts: “The Smell of Music” & “Five Easy Pieces”
The first of these prompts, "The Smell of Music," is simple. Listen to a song you don't know from a genre you do not (or rarely) listen to, and then write a response to it--prose, poem, or otherwise. I listened to a French "pop" song that I found on YouTube. I chose to write my … Continue reading Writing Prompts: “The Smell of Music” & “Five Easy Pieces”
Short Story: Lessons Learned
Another short story from my creative writing class! Enjoy 🙂 Also, today marks my third year on WordPress! Hurray! ~~~~~ Lessons Learned Miss Papperman’s School for the Gifted Elite was both opulent and terrible. Referred to as “the bastille” by the students who attended it—sons and daughters of government officials, politicians, lawyers, doctors, ambassadors, and … Continue reading Short Story: Lessons Learned
Writing Blind Part II
I posted yesterday about a writing exercise that I was doing for class--one involving all senses but sight--you can see the details and my first five passages here. Below, I have included the second half of my completed exercises. These were challenging and fun to do, and I'm super psyched to be writing like this again! … Continue reading Writing Blind Part II
Writing Blind Part I
I thought I would share another round of writing exercises that I've done for my creative writing course this summer. I'm really excited to be working creatively on things like this again; it's been a while for me. I'm an English Literature major with a minor in creative writing, but due to the fact that … Continue reading Writing Blind Part I
Ultimately Useless Stories 