Published in Writers on Fire·Sep 12, 2021Member-onlySingle Mom of Five Does it, So Can IStop talking and start writing — More than anything else, I wanted to be a writer. Back in the early 90s, I had a full-time government job (crunching numbers), I was a single mom, I sat on volunteer boards, I was involved with community theatre, but when all was said and done, I wanted to be…Writing6 min read
Published in Sky Collection·May 8, 2021Member-onlyWalkingTwo-line poem prompt — Inspired by this post by Christina Ward: A Poem and a 2-Line Poetry Prompt #2 Where will this prompt take your writing voice?medium.com I took up the challenge to write a poem bookended by these two lines of prose: Even though we’re walking down the same road and it comes out the same place, we’ll never walk….the same road. and And when I came home physically…Poetry2 min read
Published in Sky Collection·May 6, 2021Member-onlyRemixFinding hidden meaning in draft poems — In April, I took part in the Writer’s Digest PAD (Poem a Day) challenge, diligently finding inspiration in each day’s prompts. Towards the end of the challenge, we were asked to do a remix poem, one that drew from earlier poems written over the course of the month. I approached…Poetry1 min read
Published in Writers on Fire·May 5, 2021Member-onlyEasy as ABCAn Abecedarius Poem — Looking for a fun poetry form with a simple structure? How about an abecedarius poem? There are several variations, but this one is straightforward. Each line of the poem starts with a letter of the alphabet, in order. Couldn’t be easier, right? Here’s my attempt: The Virgins Anna was the one…Poetry2 min read
Published in Writers on Fire·May 3, 2021Member-onlyWhence Does Inspiration Flow?If I don’t believe in muses, then why write? — You’ve gotta’ love it when writer uses a word like whence. [Christina M. Ward uses it in her story about muses… ] Yesterday, in response to that post, I wrote about why I don’t really have a singular muse and don’t believe in writer’s block. No Muse is Good Muse medium.com Why Write? For the Cash, Right? Which begs the question, why…May Writing Experience5 min read
Published in Writers on Fire·May 1, 2021Poetry or Prose? Pick Up Your Passionate PenA Writers on Fire Newsletter — Man, I love my job. Writing. Creating stuff. Planning amazing workshops. Hanging out and talking writing in the Writers on Fire Community. Planning inspiring trips (can you say ‘Portuguese Camino for Writers’?) Wow — just wow. Not All Rainbows and Unicorns So, yes — I have a great job. But that doesn’t mean I don’t…Writing2 min read
Published in Writers on Fire·May 1, 2021Member-onlyNo Muse is Good MuseWhy waiting around for inspiration is not my style — The idea of a creative muse has been around for a long time. But in the home where I grew up, having the luxury of waiting for divine inspiration was out of the question. [Check out Christina M. Ward’s post about muses — plenty of food for thought there… and…May Writing Experience5 min read
Published in Writers on Fire·Apr 25, 2021Member-onlyWho’s Writing Your Poetry?Voice, Point of View, and Character in Poems — Poetry is often deeply personal writing inspired by the thoughts that torment us, the emotions that turn us inside out, and the moments in life that make us sit up and take notice. If you love slam poetry and spoken word performances you’ll know that many of the poets draw…Writing Tips4 min read
Published in Writers on Fire·Apr 25, 2021Member-onlySadieA persona poem — Sadie Call me Sadie I say, then fill his mug with coffee on the cusp of too stiff to drink, my other hand nonchalant over my name tag. Your mushroom burger fries — no ketchup I say, placing the plate so the burger is closest to his belly, black hairs sprouting between buttons too small for the…Poetry1 min read
Published in Writers on Fire·Apr 25, 2021What’s Up in WOF?Our not-so-regular newsletter for Writers on Fire Fans — April is International Poetry Month and wow, has that ever lit a fire under our members! Several have been diligently taking part in the Writer’s Digest PAD challenge (Poem a Day) and some of the work that’s emerging has been terrific! …Writing2 min read
