by Denise Vega | February 5, 2013 | Writing Inspiration
Yesterday’s prompt was to have our character write a short poem. Here’s mine, from Dominic’s POV. It’s funny, but my first instinct was to write from my main character’s POV. But again, that was too easy because I know her so well. The...
by Denise Vega | January 29, 2013 | Writing Inspiration
Yesterday we wrote a follow-up scene that was either the character being approached or confronted by someone after the meeting/assembly is over. We want to know what happens. Here’s my scene: Emma’s friends surrounded her in the hallway, as if she’d...
by Denise Vega | January 22, 2013 | Writing Inspiration
Yesterday we place a character in a scenario to see how s/he would behave. I thought about my main character, but decided that was too easy because I know her really well. I was curious to see what would happen with a different character, so I chose a secondary...
by Denise Vega | January 15, 2013 | Writing Inspiration
Yesterday’s prompt was the above picture. The title of it was “Abandoned Shoe,” but I thought it would be more interesting if it was left there on purpose. Here’s my take: It felt a little like leaving breadcrumbs, except there was only one and...
by Denise Vega | January 9, 2013 | Picture Books, Writer Tips & Tools
Today is Picture Book Wednesday and in keeping with the New Year’s resolution theme since it’s still early in January, get yourself motivated with some contests and events with deadlines! National Picture Book Writing Week (Paula Yoo) 12 x 12: 12 Picture...
