Antioxidants, Literally and Figuratively!

January 23, 2017
 

Hello, writers,

Happy New Year!

The January 17 CCWW featured new faces, wonderful writing, and CUPCAKES! (Thanks to Abigail S. and her mom for sharing cupcakes with us again)!

Two new members joined us. Please welcome Theresa E. and Ronnie C. to the group.

Please find a recap of our evening, a few links of potential interest, and optional writing prompts for tomorrow night’s session.

Recap of January 17 CCWW

Richard N., Allen M., and Abigail S. shared their warm-ups with the group.

Here are the warm-up prompts, in case you’d like to do them at home: 

                *Write about the first time you had to speak in public

                *Use the words dishwasher, Samurai, wrench, and marshmallows in a short piece of writing

                *Describe your first pet

                *A freewrite about anything

Theresa E. began the critique session by reading a piece about Sophie, a character reflecting on her life as she gazes at a lake. Members complimented Theresa’s use of internal monologue and her characterization. Ronnie C. then read “Christmas Stockings,” a piece she wrote a few years ago. Members complimented her description of the sock as well as the warm, homey feel her piece created. Allen M. then read chapter five of his WIP (work-in-progress). Members complimented many of his descriptions (such as “words flowed off her tongue like phantoms”) and his creation of suspense.

Abigail S. then shared a continuation of her WIP (work-in –progress) featuring Presh and Chelsea in conversation. Members complimented her descriptions, actions, and future setting. Richard N. then shared a science fiction story, which is a sequel to the one he just had published. Members complimented the quality of his writing as well as his ability to let the reader make discoveries as he/she reads. Ines R. then shared a continuation of her Avaline and Taz story. Members complimented her dialogue as well as her powerful descriptions, such as “eyes bright as tunnels.”

Meredith M. then shared a poem. Members loved her lilting poetry and her skillful rhymes. Lisa C. wasn’t there, but Nancy B., read her prompt-based (literal vs. figurative) poem. Members complimented Lisa’s humor, her rhymes, the truth presented in the last two lines. I, Nancy B., then read a prompt-based (antioxidants) piece featuring a widow named Eloise. Members complimented my descriptions.

Excellent writing, everyone! 

Prompts for January 24

The prompts are “Rubik’s cube” or “engagement ring” Of course, you’re free to bring a WIP (work-in-progress), if you like.

Links of Interest

1.       This is the online writing magazine I mentioned last Tuesday night.

                It’s called Authors Publish. You can subscribe for free.

                More here: http://www.authorspublish.com/?source=adcenter&cid=adcenter1

2.       Looking for a writing contest?

More here: http://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-competitions

3.       R. L. Stine (the “Goosebumps” guy) will be here in February as part of the Amelia Island Book Festival.

More here: http://www.ameliaislandbookfestival.org/

Quote of the Week

“I try to create sympathy for my characters, then turn the monsters loose.”

                                                                                                ~ Stephen King

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night.

~Nancy B.