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Writing Prompts for Creativity? Or a Waste of Time?
I used to have this very complex metod of coming up with writing prompts. I have abandoned it in favor of my Roll the Dice method. Sometimes I just go to one of my favorite fantasy art places, like Elfwood, or Deviant Art, and randomly select a picture as a writing prompt. About a year [...]
Continue reading...Introducing “Your Photo Story”
10. March 2009
A friend of mine, Angel Sharum, just started a wonderful new blog called, “Your Photo Story.” She will post a photo every week for writers to be inspired by. Your Photo Story Check it out and use it! A great way to keep your creativity pumping.
Continue reading...Create Stand Alone Story Arcs for a Fantasy Fiction Trilogy
1. February 2009
The fantasy fiction trilogy is becoming more and more popular in the genre. Series of three or more books dominate the marketplace and succeed in brining fantasy fiction to fans. While a vast multi-book story arc is expected in these fantasy fiction trilogies, it is important to create stand alone novels within the trilogy. Not [...]
Continue reading...How Writer’s Forums Can Improve Your Fiction Writing
22. November 2008
Accentuate Writer’s Forum Writers are often solitary creatures, sitting in dimly lit bedrooms or trendy cafes and typing away on laptops and computers. But maintaining total solitude can prevent your writing skills from improving, and can definitely put a damper on your career. Fiction writers should use online writer’s forums and discussion groups to improve [...]
Continue reading...Writer’s Forum Contest and Creativity
1. October 2008
Over at my favorite Writer’s Forum, the due date for the most recent short story contest is drawing near. I have not started writing the story yet, but have cemented the plot and characters in my mind. I usually have no problem coming up with plots and characters. This time, my trouble affected me quite [...]
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Elements of Time
Twin Trinity Media
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"Elements of Time" short story anthology is available now. It features winning stories from the Accentuate Services contests plus themed poetry. Two of M. Lori Motley's short stories, "Inescapable" and "No Time Like Now," are included.
"Elements of Soul" short story anthology is available now. It features fifteen winning stories from the Accentuate Services contests plus themed poetry. Two of M. Lori Motley's short stories, "Summer Heat" and "Flood of Tears," are included.
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5. April 2010
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