Getting the word out

Writer’s Block [noun] the state of stymied inspiration; unable to coherently write or lacking the ability to form new ideas or create new storylines; when the voices in your head stop talking to you.

We all need a little help, or a gentle push, sometimes to get our imagination going. Other times, it’s fun to be part of a group, to read how other writers interpret the same idea, to give and receive constructive critiques on our writing, to give and receive encouragement, to be part of a community of other creative people.

Beginning on Wednesday, I happily take over as host of 100 Word Challenge. Originally home at Velvet Verbosity, the writing prompt is moving to Thin spiral notebook. I’ve been a part of VV’s 100 Words since 2010. Writing under such narrow perimeters, you learn to tell a story with very few extraneous words. You also learn to find a single word to take the place of two or three. It builds your vocabulary, and forces you to self-edit. That little skill is invaluable.

Come back later to find out what the new 100 Word prompt will be and join in the writing fun.

I also have the privilege of moderating a two other writing prompt/challenges at Studio 30+ and The Darkroom at Our Write Side.

All three prompts offer something a little different to light that spark of imagination. You’re sure to find one (or more) to inspire you.

I invite you to participate any or all three challenges.

• Posts on Wednesday morning; deadline Tuesday night
• One word prompt; use in submission or implied
• 100 words – no more, no less
• Hyphenated words count as one word
• Any genre – fiction, memoir, poetry, thriller, mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, etc…
• If posting on own website, link back to prompt page
• Add post URL to Mr. Linky (link to the specific post, and not just the homepage)
• If you don’t have a website, leave submission in the comment section
• One submission per person

• Posts on Monday morning, deadline Sunday night.
• Two prompts – similar words; can use one or both, any tense
• Must use prompt in submission
• Word limit 700
• Add link to submission in comments
• One submission per person
  Studio 30+
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• Posts on Thursday morning; deadline Wednesday night
• Photo prompt; can use as inspiration, or as scene of story action
• 1,000 word limit
• Link back to prompt page; or submit entry in comments
  The Darkroom
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