Got to Get You into My Life Do you ever wonder what your favorite musician’s life is like beyond the basic ‘Personal Life’ section on wikipedia? Pick one of your favorite artists and research their personal history on their wikipedia page. Whether it be two paragraphs or two pages, fill
A City and A Writer I have had a difficult time committing to a writing prompt because I have been engrossed in Flavorwire’s New York’s 100 Most Important Living Writers. There is so much talent in that small island, it is just astonishing. My first idea for a
‘What I Want To Be When I Grow Up’ Since Writers’ League of Texas is based out of downtown Austin, we are thinking a lot about the upcoming Formula 1 Race. Traffic, anyone? This made me wonder, how many of our readers wanted to be race car drivers when they
The Art of Dialogue Good dialogue is unmistakable. It can electrify a piece of writing and bring an otherwise listless story to life. It can create tension from nothing, advance a stalling plot, reveal hidden motives, and add depth through subtext. Yet many writers—even those with years of experience—struggle with
Dear Teen Me Happy Hallow’s Eve! Since I am sure your day is saturated in sugar, awkward costumes and zombie face paint … how about we depart from a thematic prompt? Glad you agree – I have seen enough disturbing renditions of Disney characters to last a lifetime. Honestly,
Making the To-Do List Count Life lately, at the WLT office and personally, has seemed to consist of never ending to do lists. Do you ever feel that way? Hardly able to keep your head above water, just able to get absolute needs accomplished? Rest, exercise, and writing seem
Put Yourself Out There How long have you been telling yourself you would submit that short story or poem or novella for a writing contest or publication in a literary journal? What are you waiting for? I would be willing to bet it is fear that is holding you back.
Simplicity Sometimes life, and writing, calls for us be simple, calm, and quiet. In yoga this is the practice of learning to ‘shush’ your monkey mind – that voice that rambles to do lists and worries without cessation each time you attempt to concentrate. The book The Artist’s Way by
Travel Writing Doesn’t the idea of travel writing seem so idyllic, romantic, and luxurious? ‘If only I could travel more, my memoir would be incredible!’ Truth be told, I took a course on travel writing a few years ago. It is a lot of up and downs, hotel tours,
We’re keeping our weekly writing prompts going with another Write on Wednesdays series! Make sure to comment/respond if you find these prompts helpful. Here’s what we have for you today: Write a list of 10 unusual jobs that would be interesting from a 1st person point of view. Then, using
