A little Monday morning motivation for all the writers out there: “You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.”–Madeleine L’Engle
Tag Archives: Writing
A Reminder to Writers
“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect ” Anais Nin
A Paragraph about Mabel
She leaned her head back against the sanded, smooth top of the rocking chair, closing her eyes against the brightness of the sun. The warmth of its beams kissed her skin in a glowing embrace. She lost herself moments like this. The old porch, refreshed with her welcoming style, had this effect on her. PaintContinue reading “A Paragraph about Mabel”
1000 Likes! Thank You!
Yesterday, WordPress alerted me about reaching the 1000 likes milestone. Thank You! When I first started writing this blog, I had a goal of at least reaching one. What a blessing to know God has blessed it 1000 times! On that note, I haven’t written in a while, at least on here. I have startedContinue reading “1000 Likes! Thank You!”
Eleanor: A Beginning
I woke up with this character in my head and wanted to put down a beginning to a story involving her. I have no idea where it’s going to go, but Eleanor is on my heart
2020 in Review
I could sit here and list out all the negative things that happened in 2020, but why focus on that? I would much rather focus on the positive! Yes, there are more than three positive things that happened, but these are the top ones: 3. I had a short story published online. What makes thisContinue reading “2020 in Review”
Throwing out the Rules
I don’t know exactly what happened. Somewhere in the last couple weeks I lost sight of what and why I was writing. I managed to subconsciously, and soon consciously, create all of these rules for myself on writing. It amazes me how subtly things like that can seep into your creative world. I have spentContinue reading “Throwing out the Rules”
MY SACRED SPACE
On January 29, 2020, I renewed my library card. That was the last day I had set foot into the library. It closed shortly after due to Covid-19. As the days went on, I found myself missing my more than once weekly trips to this beautiful establishment. No longer could I linger at one ofContinue reading “MY SACRED SPACE”
Writing in Loving Memory
It’s July 1. I created a tradition for myself where I spend the month of July working on my Dad’s stories for him posthumously. I also step out of my own comfort zone and work on stories that he would enjoy. It’s always an emotional process for me, but one I look forward to eachContinue reading “Writing in Loving Memory”
RESTORE – One Word Writing Prompt
My mind is a messy, chaotic jumble of words. They travel in circles waiting impatiently to find their way to the page. The Holy Spirit nudges, the words pour forth and the writing restores my soul, giving me a moment to breathe again.
Raelyn Pracht 