It’s a new year and we should be off and running, excited about writing. To start this venture, here are some Prompts, Words, and Exercises. Prompts: He’d never been in her bathroom before. As he turned on the hot water to wash his hands, the mirror, which was prone to fogging, fogged. And he saw…
More December 21st Writing Prompts
This will be my last writing prompts, as it is time to turn this enjoyable task over to someone else. I have enjoyed doing these. It is fun to see how talented our KWA members are. Merry Christmas and a Happy Safe New Year. Louise Thinking in time, what is the most wonderful Christmas holiday…
Dec 21st Writing Prompts
The December meeting is the “party” meeting. It isn’t required, but you are invited to bring something finger-food wise to share with everyone. There will also be a gift exchange for anyone wanting to take part in that. Bring something of $10 value approximately that is related somehow to writing: a new or gently-used book,…
KWA November 16th Meeting
The November 16th meeting was a great one with lots of enthusiasm and excitement about writing, sharing and caring about each other. It is always wonderful to be part of such an experience. More and more people are sharing their hand at doing one of the writing challenges. It is fun to hear the different…
More November 16th Writing Prompts
As always, we have additional writing prompt choices to offer those of you interested in a challenge. These are from Louise Pelzl. Everyone needs to learn to do an elevator pitch. What is it, you ask? Pretend you are on an elevator, and you have seconds to interest someone; editor, agent or anyone in your…
Authors selling books
It was brought to my attention that KWA members with books to sell could bring them to the November meeting. I was not at the meeting and no one mentioned this to me. But, in truth, our authors may bring their books for sale to any meeting. It is always just taking a chance that…
November 16th Writing Prompts
It’s almost time again for the KWA monthly meeting, which means it’s time for you to think about trying a writing challenge. If you haven’t tried doing so, now is your chance! The words to play with are: violin – strawberry – cow – courage – nuts Prompt: Turn an inanimate object into a character,…
November 16th Meeting
This is an important meeting for the membership. It is time to elect the board members for 2020. If you are interested in running for a position, let one of the current board members know. The program will cover several topics and be presented by Starla Criser. As usual, she will have lots of handouts….
Paying Markets for Writers
The following are links to many different potential paying markets for writers. 7 Print Publications that Pay Writers 10 Fiction Paying Markets for October 2019 Fiction Markets for October 2019 (want short stories) 27 Theme Calls for Submissions of Non-ficiton Articles, Essays, Etc.
More Oct 19th Writing Prompts
In case you need some more writing prompts to challenge you, here are some additional ones. You’re walking home from work one night and are taking shortcuts through a labyrinth of dark city alleyways to meet someone on time. Suddenly, a stranger parts the shadows in front of you, comes close, and asks you to…