Yesterday was our last WFW Writing Workshop for this round and it was intense, beautiful, and inspiring. Six writers journeyed with me for the past three months to explore genres they have never written. These writers chose to expand. To be uncomfortable. To grow as writers. We wrote flash fiction, essay, and short story. They… Continue reading Sometimes Writers Just Need Support! #WFWWritein
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There’s not a single second of my life when I’m not thinking story…
"So I don't keep a notebook of good lines, good thoughts or dreams. I have too many stories in my head rather than too few. Until very recently I had to grab whatever time I could because I worked at one full-time job, three part-time jobs and so on. When I was ready to sit… Continue reading There’s not a single second of my life when I’m not thinking story…
#dearagent ~ No Words!
It's been a week since I've written. No blogs. No words. I've been sick since I heard about the death in my extended family. Yet today we workshop. Today we meet to share our work and build. Today we push our writing further. Today we honor the craft of writing.
Day 84: Every Writer Needs A Day! #dearagent #wewrite
Day 68: Show Me The World? #wewrite
#8 Writing Mantra: Show me the world... Show... don't tell! We have all heard this before. As writers we want to tell the entire story, but it always works out better when we allow the characters to show us the world they live in. It is not OUR story... we are here to just listen!… Continue reading Day 68: Show Me The World? #wewrite
Mastery and Vision for 2016
This is the year of mastery. This year I'm not setting resolutions. I am focusing on the things I need and want in my life. I am turning my energy inward and living a more purposeful life. I am blessed to be in a relationship with a woman who loves and respects me. My… Continue reading Mastery and Vision for 2016
Day 45: Having Character ~ #wewrite
Having Character! Why character is important! We make decisions about people based on their qualities and characteristics. We decide if they are people of great character or not! There are things of a person’s character that we appreciate and respect and qualities that we aren’t fond of. What is it about our characters that make them… Continue reading Day 45: Having Character ~ #wewrite
Day 44: Starting Is Not The Same As Finishing ~ #wewrite
Starting is not the same as finishing. Several years ago a friend said to me, "Alicia, you are now someone who finishes things!" This amazing compliment was paid to me after I had written and completed my one woman play. I wrote 96 pages in one week. Then I went on to write and… Continue reading Day 44: Starting Is Not The Same As Finishing ~ #wewrite
Day 43: On Writing With An End In Mind ~ #wewrite
When you don’t have a plan you have no idea where you’re going! Where are you headed? Where is your story going? Why must they achieve the goal? What’s the plan? How does it all end? On writing with an end in mind. I’d like to think that as writers we know, or have some idea… Continue reading Day 43: On Writing With An End In Mind ~ #wewrite
Day 42: Born to Write! ~ #wewrite
The day I realized I was a writer the responsibility of all of it rose for me. The attraction was instantaneous. The fear of the page was real. Before even getting my first words on the page I didn't doubt I could do it. I said to myself, "fuck it" and wrote! I taught… Continue reading Day 42: Born to Write! ~ #wewrite
The Writer and The Story 