Tag: writing exercise

2026 Kerfe rustic door porch TDWC

Dragons of Cronesboro-3: Exercise Brick & Mortar Locations, feat. Kerfe for #TDWC

May 3, 2026

Sunday, May 3, 2026 Hello, all and happy May. Thanks for dropping in for another “Cronesboro” writing exercise.  Describing a location can add substance to a story.  However, it doesn’t have to be multiple paragraphs (or pages) of description.  Another way to handle that description is by telling about a character’s reaction to a place.  … More Dragons of Cronesboro-3: Exercise Brick & Mortar Locations, feat. Kerfe for #TDWC

Poetry Treasures 6 cover, Robbie Cheadle 2026

Detour to Cronesboro: Poetry Treasures 6, @RobbieCheadle

April 26, 2026

Sunday, April 26, 2026 Hi, everyone. I’ve had a “detour” to the next Cronesboro writing exercise. I haven’t even been able to finish the exercise for brick & mortar locations.  I’ve been in contractor hell, with a bad experience with a landscape company I hired.  Dealing with their bullshittery has had me absolutely beside myself.  … More Detour to Cronesboro: Poetry Treasures 6, @RobbieCheadle

Next Exit: Cronesboro

April 17, 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 A new Cronesboro writing exercise is ready and waiting for me to format it.  So, stay tuned — it will be posted later on Saturday. Comments are closed, because I’ll be back soon. ♣ The video trailer below will tell you about a different story. How can I get this whimsical … More Next Exit: Cronesboro

Desert Route 66 sunset with bats by Teagan via Night Cafe

So, are you coming to Cronesboro? (#WritingExercise)

April 11, 2026

Saturday, April 11, 2026 Hi, everyone.  There isn’t much new here today because, the short version is that on Wednesday a teeny-tiny fiend attacked my eye and scratched the cornea.  I’ve been a whiny mess.  Not to mention that I can see even less than usual.  Also, last weekend was a holiday for a lot … More So, are you coming to Cronesboro? (#WritingExercise)

Imagine Something Strange: The Dragons of Cronesboro (#WritingExercise)

April 4, 2026

Saturday, April 4, 2026 Hello, everyone.  Last weekend when I asked him for some vehicular inspiration, John W. Howell took me virtual car shopping.  So, John is going to kick off my writing exercise project today.   (Yes, exercise, because I still can’t depend on myself to do another of my serials.)  John’s suggested car was … More Imagine Something Strange: The Dragons of Cronesboro (#WritingExercise)

Wednesday Writing — Responses to Favorite Photo Exercise

February 14, 2024

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Hello, all.   Happy Valentine’s Day. I’m delighted with the responses to the writing exercise I shared last week.  I asked everyone to look at a favorite photo, painting, mural, or other image.  Drink in the feelings that it brings to mind.  Then write something related to the image.  Short or long, … More Wednesday Writing — Responses to Favorite Photo Exercise

Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors — Favorite Photo Exercise

February 7, 2024

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Welcome, all.   This weekend, Dan Antion offered to let me use one of his favorite photos for my weekend serial, Atonement, Bad Bishop.  “(It) is one of the best photos I’ve ever taken,” Dan said.  His remark got me thinking…  Pictures and other images are doors to memories and feelings.  They’re also … More Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors — Favorite Photo Exercise

Wednesday Writing & Who’s at the #ThursdayDoor? (1)

January 10, 2024

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Welcome, everyone.  As you probably know, I typically only do two posts per week.  When it fits, I sometimes combine my Wednesday Writing topic with Thursday Doors.  This year, I had the idea to do an occasional blogger feature, called Who’s at the Door?  Moments later, a generous blogger had emailed … More Wednesday Writing & Who’s at the #ThursdayDoor? (1)