The Flint Hills Writing Project (@FHWP) at Emporia State University (Go Hornets! #StingersUp) started a Writing Into the Day/Writing Out of the Day writing prompt series during this period of social distancing. This is a great idea from a great group of writers and writing enthusiasts. I’m going to try and keep up as I… Continue reading Joy resides. #FHWP-032020
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#INKTOBER Week Four Wrap Up
For the past several years, I’ve been a fan of the #Inktober drawing online drawing event. Artist Jake Parker started Inktober in 2009 to improve both his inking skills and his drawing habits. Here’s a link to my Week One, Week Two, and Week Three posts. Below are the final set of Inktober 2019 attempts.… Continue reading #INKTOBER Week Four Wrap Up
#INKTOBER2019 Week Three
For the past several years, I’ve been a fan of the #Inktober drawing online drawing event. Artist Jake Parker started Inktober in 2009 to improve both his inking skills and his drawing habits. Here’s a link to my Week One post and Week Two posts. Below are the Inktober 2019 Week Three attempts. During the… Continue reading #INKTOBER2019 Week Three
#INKTOBER2019 Week Two
For the past several years, I’ve been a fan of the #Inktober drawing online drawing event. Artist Jake Parker started Inktober in 2009 to improve both his inking skills and his drawing habits. Here’s a link to my Week One post and below are the Inktober 2019 Week Two attempts. During the second week, I… Continue reading #INKTOBER2019 Week Two
#INKTOBER2019 Week One
For the past several years, I’ve been a fan of the #Inktober drawing online drawing event. Artist Jake Parker started Inktober in 2009 to improve both his inking skills and his drawing habits. When I saw the Inktober 2018 work of one of my middle grade writing friends, Brooks Benjamin, I was inspired to start… Continue reading #INKTOBER2019 Week One
A Words Look: Lowdown by Boz Skaggs
(Note: The ‘A Words Look’ series is where I highlight pieces of work that I feel use words well to convey a story or emotion. It’s mostly song lyrics, excerpts from books and articles, or just anything that catches my eye. I’m in the process of migrating the whole series of posts from my old… Continue reading A Words Look: Lowdown by Boz Skaggs
Orbits & Voice
One thing the middle grade writer hears over and over again from agents and publishers and contest hosts is the importance of “voice”. Nailing that middle grade voice is vital to squeezing the most juice from a manuscript. But how does one develop the “voice” needed to make the story explode with that special middle… Continue reading Orbits & Voice
Reaching the Double Nickel
On my fifth birthday, July 20, 1969, the Eagle landed on the moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked and worked on the lunar surface while Michael Collins orbited in the command module. A monumental achievement and an opportunity for the first time for humans to view the Earth while standing on another celestial body.… Continue reading Reaching the Double Nickel
A 2019 Pocket Blessing
Numbers 6:22-26 The LORD said to Moses:Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them: This is how you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them:The LORD bless you and keep you!The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you!The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! Keep this… Continue reading A 2019 Pocket Blessing