Tag: writing

Breaking the Block with Dance Videos

Breaking the Block is a series on ways to get out of writer’s block. Dancing is the poetry of the feet John Dryden I’d like to think that the phrase “dance is poetry in motion” came from the John Dryden quote. And I agree, dance is poetry in motion....

Him

Originally published on Tumblr.com, https://ivegotstoriestotell.tumblr.com/post/83453171964/him-i-would-run-into-her-on-the-day-im-slipping, on April 21, 2014 I would run into her on the day I’m slipping. I’m in my baggy, faded black sweatpants and a ratty Chicago Bulls t-shirt. I had decided to put off shaving till later. Stupid. My waves looked good though. And my...

Breaking the Block with Music

I don’t have the right words to describe music. Just thinking about music makes me smile. It can create or match so many different moods. Everyone can find something they like. So if you’re stuck, on a project or in life, music can help you clear your mind. I...

Unseismic Structure

I wasn’t built to withstand any of this. To be honest, the foundation was probably cracked before the earthquake came. And if we name earthquakes like we name hurricanes, his name was Maurice. I was expecting him to do minimal damage, if any. But he almost tore the entire...

Breaking the Block with Movies

Breaking the Block is a series on ways to get out of writer’s block. With writer’s block, sometimes it’s best to take a break. Watching your favorite movie is good break because it’s passive so you’re not pushing yourself to think and it’s relaxing because it’s something you enjoy....

Writing Goals 2020

My two main writing goals for 2020 are to put together a collection of short stories and a collection of poetry. I’m not putting any pressure on myself to have either collection perfect or complete for that matter. I just want to review all the work I have, see...

Thinking ‘Bout You

Cadence must have been thinking about Marcus a little too deeply and a little too long because by the time she finished sighing, she had teleported to the foot of his bed. She thanked God she was still wearing her sweatpants and bra under her giant t-shirt. He looked...

Breaking the Block with HITRECORD

Breaking the Block is a series on ways to get out of writer’s block. Writer’s block sucks. For me, the best way to get unstuck is to do something creative unrelated to writing or to take a break. When I have the energy to do something creative, I usually...

A Dream Deferred or Dead?

I’ve wanted to be an author since I was 8 years old. I had so much fun writing stories and so many compliments on them, I decided that that was it – I knew exactly what I was going to do when I grew up.  But I grew up...
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