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NaNoWriMo: The Value of Writing Buddies

Blog, StorytellingBy JennNovember 9, 20152 Comments

Writing can be a lonely pursuit.  A lot of people envision someone sitting in front of a computer or scribbling on a notepad, all alone.  For many writers, this couldn’t be further from the truth!  A lot of successful writers collaborate or have writing buddies who give them feedback.  Even J.R.R. Tolkien had The Inklings.…

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Reimagining a Classic

Blog, StorytellingBy Scintilla StudioNovember 5, 20152 Comments

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links,  marked with *. Lily James has it pretty good, even aside from having both of Harry Potter’s parents’ names.  She seems to have a knack for getting cast in the lead for movies that reimagine classics.  First she had Cinderella earlier this year.  Now we’ve seen the trailer for…

NaNoWriMo: The Art of 1667 Words per Day

Blog, StorytellingBy JennNovember 2, 20153 Comments

Every year, thousands of people write 50,000 words in 30 days for NaNoWriMo.  It isn’t for the faint of heart, but it is possible.  If 50,000 words sounds daunting, remember that it breaks down to 1667 words per day.  At about 500 words per typed page, that’s only around 3 1/4 pages per day! Finding…

Flash Fiction Writing Challenge, Day 7

Blog, StorytellingBy Scintilla StudioOctober 31, 20154 Comments

Welcome back to the Flash Fiction Writing Challenge!  If you haven’t already, you should check out our intro post for more details.  The basics are: Pick one of the two image prompts below. (Don’t read my stories or anyone else’s until you’ve written yours!) Write an Everyday Vignette (200 words or less) or a Flash…

Flash Fiction Writing Challenge, Day 6

Blog, StorytellingBy Scintilla StudioOctober 30, 20154 Comments

Welcome back to the Flash Fiction Writing Challenge!  If you haven’t already, you should check out our intro post for more details.  The basics are: Pick one of the two image prompts below. (Don’t read my stories or anyone else’s until you’ve written yours!) Write an Everyday Vignette (200 words or less) or a Flash…

Flash Fiction Writing Challenge, Day 5

Blog, StorytellingBy Scintilla StudioOctober 29, 20158 Comments

Welcome back to the Flash Fiction Writing Challenge!  If you haven’t already, you should check out our intro post for more details.  The basics are: Pick one of the two image prompts below. (Don’t read my stories or anyone else’s until you’ve written yours!) Write an Everyday Vignette (200 words or less) or a Flash…

Flash Fiction Writing Challenge, Day 4

Blog, StorytellingBy Scintilla StudioOctober 28, 201510 Comments

Welcome back to the Flash Fiction Writing Challenge!  If you haven’t already, you should check out our intro post for more details.  The basics are: Pick one of the two image prompts below. (Don’t read my stories or anyone else’s until you’ve written yours!) Write an Everyday Vignette (200 words or less) or a Flash…

Flash Fiction Writing Challenge, Day 3

Blog, StorytellingBy Scintilla StudioOctober 27, 201511 Comments

Welcome back to the Flash Fiction Writing Challenge!  If you haven’t already, you should check out our intro post for more details.  The basics are: Pick one of the two image prompts below. (Don’t read my stories or anyone else’s until you’ve written yours!) Write an Everyday Vignette (200 words or less) or a Flash…

Flash Fiction Writing Challenge, Day 2

Blog, StorytellingBy Scintilla StudioOctober 26, 20158 Comments

Welcome back to the second day of the Flash Fiction Writing Challenge!  If you haven’t already, you should check out our intro post for more details.  The basics are: Pick one of the two image prompts below. (Don’t read my stories or anyone else’s until you’ve written yours!) Write an Everyday Vignette (200 words or less)…

Flash Fiction Writing Challenge, Day 1

Blog, StorytellingBy Scintilla StudioOctober 25, 201511 Comments

Welcome to the first day of the Flash Fiction Writing Challenge!  If you haven’t already, you should check out our intro post for more details.  The basics are: Pick one of the two image prompts below. (Don’t read my stories or anyone else’s until you’ve written yours!) Write an Everyday Vignette (200 words or less)…

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