You can choose to use any or all of the five unrelated words and make them into a sentence, a paragraph, a poem, a memoir, or a piece of short fiction. The words do not have to be used in these forms. WORDS: holiday – pencil – hammock – attic – fortune PROMPT: Imagine that…
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March 16th Writing Prompts
We will again have multiple writing challenges for you to choose from. Please give them a try, even if you decide not to read yours to the other members at the meeting. You can choose to use any or all of the five unrelated words and make them into a sentence, a paragraph, a poem,…
February 16th KWA Meeting
The program for the February 16th KWA meeting was arranged by Wes Brummer. He invited a film crew from WSU Shocker Studios to come talk about their programs, and making trailers. WSU Shocker Studios website https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/archive/index.php?si=3853 This should be a great learning experience. Come with questions for our guests.
February 16th Writing Prompts
We are going to try something a little different for writing challenges this month. These are things I do in the writing classes I teach. Do whatever interests you. WORDS: angel – queen – mouse – gun – thrill (Use at least three of the unrelated words in a sentence, a paragraph, a poem, a…
Learning from the Masters
Program presented by Louise Pelzl Having worked in marketing and sales for years, there is one vital bit of knowledge I gained. It’s okay to borrow ideas that work well instead of reinventing them. We can’t use other authors’ exact words in our writing, that is plagiarism, but we can use the concept of how…
2019 Writing Goals
Are any of you up for setting writing goals for 2019? Years ago we used to do this in January of each year, and then see who had met (or come close to) their goals in December. It was fun and challenging. It is good to just plan to write when you get a chance….
December 15th Writing Prompts
Yes, we’re going to party at the December 15th KWA meeting. Yes, we’ll have fun visiting and networking. But you can still try you hand at one of the writing prompts for December. Grandmother pulled the last tray of gingerbread men from the oven. Suddenly… “Ho-Ho-help me!” came the voice from the chimney… All the…
2019 Officers Elected
At the November meeting the 2019 officers were elected. President – Wes Brummer Vice President – Rae Cuda Secretary – Ernestine Frame Treasurer – Chris Davies Member-at-Large – Wendell Skinner Member-at-Large – Clystia Skinner
November 17th Writing Prompts
Once again it is time to offer you some opportunities to challenge your writing skills. The writing prompts for the November 17th meeting are as follows: “Hello,” said the voice on the phone. “My name is _______. I know you never expected a call from me, as famous as I am, but I’ve been given…
Taking Turns Telling Tales – released
The 2018 story collection from Kansas Writers Association has just been released. Taking Turns Telling Tales is a collection of varied stories in different styles and genres from 17 authors. There is something for everyone. The collection is available from Amazon Kindle – Lulu –