Whoseywhatsit Thursday ~ Reflective Inspiration

Writers inspire. But they are also human ~ despite the many debates over the centuries. Life happens. Doubt or depression or exhaustion take over. Even worry. So at times, writers need a dose of inspiration fueling them to forge forward and continue creating.

You've heard of the latest, greatest cyber fad Pinterest, right? Who hasn't? Yet you're leery to embrace this new trend. I'm sure one of your biggest reasons is time. Cyberspace, the blogosphere, and the endless streams of social media popping up are definitely vampires, sucking us dry second by hour by minute. But there is value here, too.

If you've kept up with the public ponderings over the Pinterest hype then you're aware of the multitude of reasons people choose to open an account. From a writer's perspective ~ self-promotion. Many authors have opened up boards, solely geared to their books. It's interesting to see. I've even opened a board up to promote my personal site, Writers Ally, sharing what I explore and share on a weekly basis.

I could list a bazillion ways to use the boards, but I want to stay with our writing topics and make you think about reflection and inspiration. Pinterest is a great place to find both. If you're suffering from writer's block or life stresses, or caged in by a scene that just isn't going places, flip through the images on Pinterest. It's like reading in pictures. You'll be amazed where it will take you, where you might end up.

I've included three YA related images in this post, randomly chosen from Pinterest to inspire and give you and your characters reflection. 


Writing prompt: be one of your characters, one you're working with now. What does he or she see or feel in these pictures? What could he or she change in their world from what you discover?


The Oasis Sisters Pinterest Boards: Sheri, Ann, Nikki, Jessie, Larissa, Jessica.

Whoseywhatsit Thursday: Writing Prompt Sentences

 

Hi all.  Sorry I’m a little late this morning, even as a grown up, I get suckered into helping my parents (J/K. I don't mind helping them).  Anyway, so we’ve been doing writing prompts and I thought I’d do one of my favorite type of writing prompts; where I give you a sentence and somewhere in your 250 words or less that sentence needs to be there.  

There are no other rules. You can write about absolutely anything you like.  BUT to make it teensy bit harder, I want you to try and write it in a format that you don’t normally write in.

For instance, I normally write in 1^st person present tense.  So I’m going to write mine in 3^rd person past tense.  This is a wonderful exercise to do when you’re stuck, because it frees your mind a bit and it isn’t stuck in the same old rut. I don't know how many times it's helped me move forward.

So your sentence today is:  The stranger peered over his shoulder, before quickly stepping into the building.

I’ve left it pretty open ended for you to write it however you wish, but here’s mine for an example (BTW, it does NOT have to be the first sentence. Use it wherever you think is best). 

The stranger peered over his shoulder, before quickly stepping into the building.  Elle knew for that reason alone that he was the one she was looking for, but still she hesitated.  What if he wasn’t really the one? If not, she’d get in so much trouble with her uncle.  However, if he was, then she’d show her uncle once and for all he needed her.  And that she wasn’t just some fashionista with a chip the size of New Vegas on her shoulder.

She straightened her shoulders, adjusted her skirt so it showed just a bit more of her tanned thighs, and made the decision.  She was going in that store, and she was going after her guy.  He was the one. No one else would have a reason to be in that store at this time.  And she’d get the answers her Uncle needed from him. Failure wasn’t an option and there was no doubt in her mind that she’d win.  After all, no one could resist a pretty face. And she had the prettiest in town.

So go ahead and put your stuff in the comments and our lovely readers (including us) will tell ya what we think.  If you do comment, please "crit' someone else's comment. After all, it's only fair.  ; )

Tuesday Tunes: A Hip House Writing Prompt

**HUNTRESS ARC winner was #7. CONGRATULATIONS Kelly M !!!!**

We can't deny it anymore. The Christmas carols playing 24/7 since Thanksgiving ended leave no doubt that the holiday season is upon us. I thought I'd take a moment on today's Tuesday Tunes to share my girls' FAVORITE holiday video. As they like to say: "This house is rockin'!"



Which brings me to the writing prompt. What are the first three words that come to mind after viewing this video?

Now use them in a sentence and share it with us in the comments.