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Sometimes it feels like there is only room for clutter in my mind. Every event, every memory, haggling, hustling, harassing my mind-space, everything tossed aside and around, scattered all over.| Void Thoughts
Welcome to the two hundred and sixty-seventh edition of Fiction Monday. “Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully.” — Kristen Butler … More Fiction Monday – 267| Void Thoughts
In the midst of never-ending what-ifs and might-bes, the journey is never easy— weighed down by worries umpteen. … More When Worries Worry| Void Thoughts
Welcome to the two hundred and sixty-sixth edition of Fiction Monday. “Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” — Sam Levenson … More Fiction Monday – 266| Void Thoughts
Welcome to the two hundred and sixty-fifth edition of Fiction Monday. “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” — Brene Brown … More Fiction Monday – 265| Void Thoughts
Sometimes it feels like there is only room for clutter in my mind. Every event, every memory, haggling, hustling, harassing my mind-space, everything tossed aside and around, scattered all over.| Void Thoughts
A bit of exciting news, folks. My good friend and superb poet Maggie Watson has been nominated for Writer of the Month for August 2025 at Spillwords Press. Earlier this year, Maggie won the award for Publication of the Month for April 2025 at Spillwords Press, so she’s on a roll. I want to ask … Continue reading Our Friend Maggie Watson Nominated for Author of the Month for August 2025 at Spillwords Press| Silent Pariah
The latest installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (20)” is now available at Gobblers by Masticadores. These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. Many thanks to editor Manuela Timofte for sharing this mini-collection. I hope you enjoy them. “A Few Haiku (20)”© 2021 by Michael L. Utley (#115) where once was … Continue reading “A Few Haiku (20)” published at Gobblers by Masticadores| Silent Pariah
Hello, everyone. My new short creative nonfiction story titled “The Graves of Saint Paul” is now live at Hotel by Masticadores. I’m truly grateful to editor Michelle Navajas for sharing this…| Silent Pariah
Tomorrow, August 31st, is Independence Day in my country. It was a pure coincidence with scheduling for Hotel Masticadores that Michelle chose this window to share our poems. The two pieces we wrote celebrate our country’s push for freedom and self-determination. “Our blood our toil, Our Soil” by Nigel Byng & “I Shall Return… Then […]| Helping You To Succeed
She needs no introduction, and I felt that her poem needed to be shared. Someone somewhere needed to read this. Maggie Watson at her defiant best. Please click the link below and be inspired. Do enjoy. (written August 2025) I could retrace my steps.I could return to the cocoon I emerged from.I could assume the […]| Helping You To Succeed
When our house burnt to the ground, the thing I remember most was standing in the rain, praying it would put out the flames. Ever since, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with summer rains. As a ki…| Helping You To Succeed
BY CARMEN MARCUS It was the summer of 1984 and Lady Di was just about to marry my toy gorilla, Gogo. My mum was standing watching the rain and then she did something extraordinary. She thrust her hands through the glass pane of the back door. My dad grabbed Lady Di’s (aka Barbie) long wedding […]| The Writers' College Times
Dawn’s chorus awakened her to the best summer event, the local bird show.| Life at No. 22
what does it mean to live a life?wash teeth. organize. set water to the plants. mimic this order for-ever and ever.make the walls sing, this i know, and dance while you cook,tossing salt over your left shoulder as you gohave patience, rise gratefully, and stir slowly—the cosmos are listeningdo laundry as stars fold into the […]| The Used Life
Harriet Mossop examines pleasure and pain as potential entryways into queer auto-theory in this reflection on 'Locating the “I”: autoethnography as queer methodology', a workshop led by João Florêncio and Edyta Just at the Queer Medical Humanities PhD School.| the polyphony
I researched a lot before I began writing about psychic dreams and found out that I already knew more than most. Many don’t believe that dreams tell us the future, but I was just a 12-year-old when…| roughwighting
Start developing your unique writing voice to connect with your readers.| The Write Life
When I was little, rain meant freedom.Puddles were playgrounds, and each splash felt like magic.I’d race barefoot through wet streets, clothes clinging, laughter echoing louder than thunder. Now, the rain finds me at a window.The glass is fogged, the bench outside glistens, and I sit still, watching.The puddles wait, but I don’t move. Somewhere between … Continue reading From Puddles to Windows→| And Miles to go before I sleep…
This is Week #147 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt and Shweta’s prompt word is ‘Shock’ “Shattered dreams lay still, shock lingered“ Joining Shweta’s Six word story – 147| And Miles to go before I sleep…
She kept the clock running backward, just to see which regrets would return first. They didn’t line up in order.Some were small – a text she never replied to, an invitation she turned down without much thought.Others were heavier – the time she stayed silent when someone needed her voice, the day she chose the … Continue reading When regrets come back→| And Miles to go before I sleep…
Image Credit; Eveling Salazar @ Unsplash Image Credit; Hirz Maulana @ Unsplash The machine was never meant to feel.It was built for obedience and function – a silent servant in a noisy world.…| And Miles to go before I sleep...
A Will to Escape Hunched on the wet sand, the encroaching tide ebbed at her feet – this island refuge shrinking fast. Without a way out from this relationship, she too would disappear. The blame was hers to shoulder, Will had bellowed. Two men dressed in checked shirts, sleek trousers, and fashionable beard stubble sashayed […]| Something to Ponder About
Welcome to the two hundred and sixty-fourth edition of Fiction Monday. “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” —Maya Angelou Stories From Last Week Fix and try not to worry! by SuzanaWe Are Okay by Vinitha Fiction Monday Word Prompt – CLARITY The idea is simple―to write. On Mondays, … More Fiction Monday – 264| Void Thoughts
A lot is going on, isn’t it? Around us. In this world. In our lives. So much is going on. … More We Are Okay| Void Thoughts
Welcome to the two hundred and sixty-second edition of Fiction Monday. “There is no shame in not knowing . The shame lies in not finding out.” —Assyrian Proverb … More Fiction Monday – 263| Void Thoughts
Letting Go One last flicker left,before the lantern surrenders,to become the night Hope Hope flickers softlylike stars outshining the fog—self-doubt disappears Sun Clouds may hide the sun,yet sunli…| Void Thoughts
Hey, folks. The ninth installment of my tanka series titled “A Tanka Trio (9)” is now live at Gobblers by Masticadores. Each of these installments contains three tanka (be sure to click this link or the link below to read all of them). I grateful to editor Manuela Timofte for sharing this installment with her readers. Thank you kindly, Manuela. … Continue reading “A Tanka Trio (9)” published at Gobblers by Masticadores| Silent Pariah
Here’s my response to this week’s W3 poetry challenge, set by poet of the week, Violet Lentz. Her guidelines: write a poem using one of the words in the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows as prompt for your writing. You can find Violet’s prompt poem and full guidelines here: https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/08/13/w3-prompt-172-weave-written-weekly/ I love the Dictionary of ObscureContinue reading "Astrophe, by Britta Benson"| Odds & Ends – Poetry Blog
My tiny poem ‘the silences’ has just been published over on Whispers & Echoes. Here’s the link, in case you are interested: https://whispersandechoesmag.home.blog/2025/08/11/the-silences-britta-benson/ Thanks for stopping by!| Odds & Ends – Poetry Blog
I wrote this short little poem as response to The Procrastinators’ Weekly Writing Prompts, inspired by a Quentin Blake drawing. You can find all of the prompts here: https://theprocrastinators58220236.wordpress.com/2025/08/03/the-procrastinators-weekly-writing-prompts-quentin-blake/ Nowfor Petra Payasa GreinerSmall word. Huge responsibility. Action required. And before every ‘Now’ lies a big bad ‘How’?How on Earth? Followed, hey presto, by a heavyContinue reading "Now, by Britta Be...| Odds & Ends – Poetry Blog
Here’s my response to this Sadje’s WDYS photo prompt. You can find all of her guidelines here: https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2025/08/04/what-do-you-see-300-4th-august-2025/ I chose the AI generated image. I don’t enjoy the multitude of AI images now so frequent on WordPress. Personal preference. My choice. I find them strange and eerie. This might explain my response. Again, just personalContinue reading "None of this, by Britta Benson"| Odds & Ends – Poetry Blog
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com I haven’t posted in quite some time – mostly for the fact that I’ve started writing a novel. I’m still writing poetry, though. Here&#…| Odds & Ends - Poetry Blog
Has the cross absolved us?There is, after all, no condemnation.Has giving zakat lifted us beyond reproach?Is there no Salt Satyagraha to raise the conscience of the world?In our silence,In our adulterated prayers,In turning a blind eye.In our pretense of neutrality to safeguard “what’s mine”We have green lit abominationsConsoling our conscienceWith hymns and prayersSaying, Thy will […]| Helping You To Succeed
I’m delighted to inform you guys, that “Heart Ablaze” is now live on Hotel by Masticadores.My warmest thanks to Michelle Navajas, editor at Hotel by Masticadores, for publishing our poem.Bianca always brings out the best in me with her impromptu requests. She is such a passionate and talented poet.I am grateful every time she considers […]| Helping You To Succeed
Good morning, my friends and fellow creatives. I haven’t been around as much as I would like. It’s been a rough and rugged run in 2025 so far, and it’s August already. But there is no rest for the wicked. I just gotta lace up my boots and keep walking. Send in the Praetorian, the […]| Helping You To Succeed
How to Stop Dreaming and Start Writing, One Word at a Time Let me tell you something that might sting a little: talent is overrated. I know, I know. We all want to believe we’re undiscovered literary geniuses about to launch a bestseller. But here’s the truth that Nichola Meyer, Principal of The Writers’ College […] The post Why SMART Goals Are Your Novel’s Best Friend appeared first on The Writers' College Times.| The Writers' College Times
J K Rowling, the creative genius behind the Harry Potter series, overcame great adversity to become the esteemed writer she is today. ELANA SISSISON explores Rowling’s journey and advice for writers. “You will never truly know yourself, or the strength of your relationships, until both have been tested by adversity.” These are the words of […] The post J K Rowling: From Failure to Unimagined Success appeared first on The Writers' College Times.| The Writers' College Times
Na tien jaar se ondervinding met die evaluering van nasionale kortverhaal kompetisies, het ons Writers College beoordelaars ʼn lys van agt basiese stappe saamgestel wat jou in die regte rigting sal stuur om die kortlys te haal. Voordat jy skouer aan die wiel sit om jou kortverhaal vir die kompetisie te begin skryf, […] The post Verbeter Jou Kans Om ʼn Kortverhaal Kompetisie Te Wen Só appeared first on The Writers' College Times.| The Writers' College Times
A sacred stillness permeates the atmosphere as they close their eyes and feel the moonlight shimmer on their eyelids.| Random Specific Thoughts
fingerprints, history and stories| Random Specific Thoughts
Creative writing pedagogy offers valuable insights for vocational teaching across disciplines. By emphasizing storytelling, community feedback, and personal narrative, educators can guide students in reflecting on their vocational journeys. Creative writing pedagogies foster specificity, helping students articulate their experiences while navigating challenges like self-doubt and imposter syndrome.| vocation matters
COVER ART BY ERNEST WILLIAMSON III FICTION TEN MILES OF A RIVER BY THOMAS MIXON HAVE YOU SEEN ME? BY FRANCES ORROK DEADBOLT BY ROSS FEELER LUCKY ENOUGH BY LESLIE PIETRZYK NONFI…| Pithead Chapel
She stows her carry-on in the overhead compartment, then sits next to the window. Unfortunately, this is not a trip for pleasure. Nor is it for business. Stacey sits quietly, barely acknowledging t…| roughwighting
Explore the depths of your imagination with these ocean-inspired writing prompts and discover new worlds, characters, and adventures beneath the surface! Let's set sail on a literary adventure!| JournalBuddies.com
Whether you're looking to diversify your writing acumen or feel like penning your own fears onto paper, count on this list of thriller story ideas to help!| JournalBuddies.com
For many kids, starting their story can be the toughest part. So, we’ve put together some helpful tips to help kids write your own story.| JournalBuddies.com
Dive into the darkness with these 20 new dark romance story ideas. Explore forbidden love, twisted desires, and thrilling suspense.| JournalBuddies.com
Recently I read a book where the flow of the story was chopped off in the jump from chapter one to chapter two. I’ve also read books where the flow was interrupted from one sentence to the next, or…| Shannon Donnelly's Fresh Ink
Rosemary Royston brings inspiration and creativity on-campus at John C. Campbell Folk School during her "Creative Writing Across Genres" session. Her upcoming August workshop brings the magic of her Folk School class Downtown Murphy.| JCCFS
He slammed the door and left mid-argument. Hours passed. The anger faded, but the silence stayed. She swept the broken glass, reheated the food, folded the clothes – everything he never noticed. When he finally returned and said nothing, just walked past her, she didn’t stop him.Because in that quiet, she finally saw it clearly. … Continue reading The Aftermath of the Fight→| And Miles to go before I sleep…
Welcome to the two hundred and sixty-second edition of Fiction Monday. “What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.” – Ralph Marston Stories From Last Week Turbulence by SarahThe graphic of the words by SuzanaThe Turbulent Mind by Vinitha Fiction Monday Word Prompt – FLICKER The idea is simple―to write. On Mondays, I will post a word prompt here. … More Fiction Monday – 262| Void Thoughts
Welcome to the two hundred and sixty-first edition of Fiction Monday. “After all is said and done, more is said than done.” – Aesop Stories From Last Week Quadrille’s Healing by SarahThe graphic of the words by SuzanaIt’s Your Life by Vinitha Fiction Monday Word Prompt – TURBULENCE The idea is simple―to write. On Mondays, I will post a … More Fiction Monday – 261| Void Thoughts
Your life shouldn’t be aboutwho hurt you,or what broke you,or how deeply you were wounded,or how quickly you wiped away the tears. But about how you cared for yourself anyway,how you stood up when it was hardest to,how you kept finding something to love in yourself,how you refused to let the scarstake center stage. Your … More It’s Your Life| Void Thoughts
The world will go on spinning on its axis, as usual—but your world begins to shift.You start to feel free—to make your mistakes,to chase your dreams,to give yourself permission to explore. You feel…| Void Thoughts
“The Graves of Saint Paul” © 2025 by Michael L. Utley My mother lay in the ground at my feet beneath sun-bleached summer grass and faded plastic flowers and a headstone I hadn’t seen for nearly ten years. Her name, Victoria, clung to the gray stone above a bas-relief of pines and wild flowers and … Continue reading “The Graves of Saint Paul”| Silent Pariah
Hey, friends. I’d like to let you know my poem “How Swift the Stream” is now live at Hotel by Masticadores. Many thanks to editor Michelle Navajas for publishing this poem. It’s an honor and …| Silent Pariah
There is a forest at the end of this world where huge tall trees did grewWhen naviety still had its roots deep in my mind I made a decision to walk there all alone A lamp in one hand and a watch in the other, I set out on a strollOnly to find the devil … Continue reading The devil, the fool and the prince: A poem| Love13Reading
Branches of sadness grow stronger around my heartAs the letter of your leaving comes my wayThe river of dreams we bore from the startComes like a tsunami, drowning me, whispering to stayYou were th…| Love13Reading
Use these engaging narrative essay prompts and tips to help students find creative, meaningful moments from their lives to share!| JournalBuddies.com
It will be remembered, this moment in timeWhen decrying carnage is considered a hate crimeNo solidarity for the sake of humanityNo compassion for the beleaguered minorityIf there was, we dared not raise our voices.The pedagogues offered the eloquent Malthusian epitaphsAnd we, the silent witnesses of another genocidepenned our chapter in humanity’s analogs of disgracewith feigned […]| Helping You To Succeed
“It’s right under your nose! Can’t you tell?” Cindy asks, with obvious impatience. “Nothing is under my nose nor under anything else on my body. You’re looking for something that’s just not there,”…| roughwighting
There was a time when I thought healing meant erasing.Erasing the noise. The overthinking.The memories that played on repeat.The sharp thoughts that jabbed at me when I was quiet. So I fought them. I tried to smooth everything out –file down the jagged edges,hide the clutter, quiet the chaos. But the more I resisted, the … Continue reading Learning to Stand Inside My Mind→| And Miles to go before I sleep…
I was cycling through the city the other day, just enjoying the ride and looking around. The buildings, the street art, the poles – everything felt quiet, like the city was just letting me pass through. At a red light, I stopped. That’s when I noticed something funny – a Garfield toy stuck to the … Continue reading The Climber, the Clinger, and Me→| And Miles to go before I sleep…
The trees were on fire.Flames reached up like they wanted to touch the sky.The eagle stood still on the grass, watching the smoke rise.Up in a tree, the little chaffinch sat quietly, eyes wide.They didn’t fly. They didn’t sing.Just watched the forest they both loved slowly disappear.The air was hot, the world quiet.And for a … Continue reading When the Forest Burned→| And Miles to go before I sleep…
I’ve always found it easier to hold things in than to say them out loud. Especially the big things. The true things.Sometimes I say what’s expected – something polite, safe, small. But hours, days, even years later, I find myself thinking of the word I should have said: Exceptional. There was a time in my … Continue reading Exceptional Is What I Wish I Had Said→| And Miles to go before I sleep…
Welcome to the two hundred and sixtieth edition of Fiction Monday. “Forever – is composed of Nows.” – Emily Dickinson Stories From Last Week A complicated target! by SuzanaFramed Moments and Silent Lessons by Vinitha Fiction Monday Word Prompt – HURT The idea is simple―to write. On Mondays, I will post a word prompt here. You have one week … More Fiction Monday – 260| Void Thoughts
Megan picked up the album resting on the shelf. Her parents looked happy in their wedding photos. When did it all go wrong? she wondered. How could two people who had once seemed so in love turn against each other? She was about ten years old when her parents began expressing their displeasure openly, no … More Framed Moments and Silent Lessons| Void Thoughts
Welcome to the two hundred and fifty-ninth edition of Fiction Monday. “If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.” – Martin Luther King Jr Stories From Last Week Down the rabbit hole by SarahNothing Strange by Vinitha Fiction Monday Word Prompt – ALBUM The idea is simple―to write. On Mondays, I will post a word … More Fiction Monday – 259| Void Thoughts
“How strange,” murmured Riya, eyes still fixed on the pages in front of her. “What’s your fairy godmother up to now?” Sana asked from the other end of the room, not bothering to look up from her book. Her voice carried the usual teasing tone, playful but familiar. Riya smiled faintly. “Nothing. I was just … More Nothing Strange| Void Thoughts
Welcome to the two hundred and fifty-eighth edition of Fiction Monday. “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – Dr. Seuss Stories From Last Week Radar Station in the Rarest Forest by Madhavi It Begins With You by Vinitha Fiction Monday Word Prompt – STRANGE The idea is simple―to … More Fiction Monday – 258| Void Thoughts
I spent the weekend before last wrapped in the embrace of family down in Shreveport and Keithville, Louisiana, and it felt like medicine. We rode horses, walked barefoot through the grass, played w…| The PBS Blog
Here’s my response to Sadje’s ‘What do you see?’ photo prompt. You can find her full blog post and guidelines here: https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2025/06/30/what-do-you-see-295-june-30-2025/ This one is a bit weird. Hey ho, it’s Monday morning and perhaps, I just need another coffee! On a bridge in front of the fallI didn’t ask for your scream.Your heart, drenchedContinue reading "On a bridge in front of the fall"| Odds & Ends – Poetry Blog
Here’s my response to Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Brace (in 25 words). You can find her blog post and guidelines here: support connectscorrectsdirectsstraightenssometimes holds …| Odds & Ends - Poetry Blog
These 199+ zombie names will help you build creepy, weird, or hilarious characters. Great for horror, dark comedy, or apocalyptic stories.| Neil Chase Film Inc.
University President Jonathan Levin ’94 commented on the Trump administration, potential legal action against a Daily reporter and the creative writing program in a wide-ranging interview on the final day of fall quarter.| The Stanford Daily
Writing genre fiction? Skip the overdone tropes and discover fresh, powerful ways to tell your story. This post offers writing tips and tricks for fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and romance writers looking to keep readers hooked.| Neil Chase Film Inc.
Look Around: A List of Things Hiding in Plain Sight You never know what you have been living with until you really look. I am in a mood to have fun today. Let’s do this together.Pick a spot. A corn…| The Bespectacled Mother
Intro Dear friends, Welcome to our W3 Poetry Prompt, which goes live on Wednesdays at The Skeptic’s Kaddish. You may click here for a fuller explanation of W3; but here’s the ‘tld…| The Skeptic's Kaddish 🇮🇱
I accidentally deleted my Substack. Well, sort of. While I wanted to delete the publication, I did not know it would also delete my subscribers AND followers. I thought it would just delete the pos…| The PBS Blog
I made a home out of sadnessThere, my heart stayed safeEach time someone used my kindnessThe more rust grew on its gate The ones that came for a visitTook all my flowers when they leftMy flowers that I watered everydayWas never theirs to get Seeing my garden all emptyI wept alone by the sideI made … Continue reading The house: A poem| Love13Reading
Hey guys, A few days back I woke up with an alert from Jetpack reminding me it’s been over 4 years since I started this blog. I remember being a 13 year old girl who used to write as a way t…| Love13Reading
Picture credit: Britta Benson Here’s my take on the Procrastinators’ Weekly Writing Prompts. You can find all of the prompts here: Whisperthat sipping silver breathtranslucentunobtrusiv…| Odds & Ends - Poetry Blog
I have not posted for a while. Life has made its own demands on my health and my time. Writing has been these stolen moments when I have the mental clarity, or the war with sleep is a losing effor…| Helping You To Succeed
Horror makes you scream. Terror makes you squirm. This post explains how each feeling works and when to use them in your stories. Great for fiction writers, horror creators, and fans of suspense who want to build emotion and fear the smart way.| Neil Chase Film Inc.
Use these 150+ gothic story ideas to write tales of love, madness, and mystery. Build stories that echo with dark beauty and quiet fear. Perfect for dark creative writers!| Neil Chase Film Inc.
just sit for a moment and remember that spring, too, hangs sideways and the moon on a length of threadhow often the evenings are love-strung and cloaked in unspeakable mystery the dipping birds asp…| The Used Life
Hey, everyone. My friend and esteemed writer Melissa Lemay was kind enough to conduct an interview with me recently and it’s now live at her website Collaborature. It’s difficult to fin…| Silent Pariah
The first patient I ever wrote about wasn’t actually my patient; as a first-year medical student, that possessive grammatical construct—“my patient”—hadn’t yet entered my consciousness, much less my lexicon. In any case, by the time I met him, he was already dead. More| Danielle Ofri
A celebration of BLR’s 48th issue and the winners of the 2025 BLR literary prizes. Hosted by Danielle Ofri| Danielle Ofri
Left to Right: Tarcia, KE, and EC “Do revolutionaries rest?” I laughed at Kathy’s question as we boarded the elevator to find something to wrap up my locs before I got in the wate…| The PBS Blog
It’s a damp Tuesday afternoon, and W.H. Auden is waiting patiently at the bus stop. He’s been there seventeen minutes.| Cherwell
Looking for great plot twist ideas? Use our plot twist examples and plot twists ideas to help your students learn to love this innovative writing element. #PlotTwistIdeas #PlotTwistWritingExamples #JournalBuddies| JournalBuddies.com
Daily prompts to help your writers ask questions of themselves and to get their creative juices flowing. Check out these writing prompts for students today!| JournalBuddies.com
Creative writing activities are a wonderful way for students to get in tune with their own thoughts and learn to communicate more effectively!| JournalBuddies.com
Creative writing is more than just a critical component of your lesson plan. It's also a skill that can help students in so many wonderful ways!| JournalBuddies.com
By Laurianna Murray It’s easy to think about writing as a solitary task. We write alone. In our office, on the bed, at the kitchen table. Even in a coffee shop surrounded by people, we are alone, i…| The Brevity Blog
Here’s my take on Sadje’s ‘What do you see picture prompt’. You can find her guidelines here: https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2025/06/09/what-do-you-see-292/ The thing about booksIt gets complicated.Like all borderline companionsonly some are keepers.A few will make excellent door stops,so that’s a bonus, of sorts.Sometimes it’s all about possession,that’s ‘complicated 2.0’.I’ve got history.I’m a book lugger and lifter,a bookContinue reading "The thing about books, by Br...| Odds & Ends – Poetry Blog
Here’s my response to Sadje’s ‘What do you see?’ photo prompt. You can find her full blog post here: https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2025/05/26/what-do-you-see-290-26-may-2025/ In this lifeI scramble.There’s this hill I climbed on all fours,then bum-shuffled down in disgrace.My dignity, forever absent without leave.That moment on top, though,how long did I stay there?A breath or eternity,quite the same. AndContinue reading "In this life, by Britta Benson"| Odds & Ends – Poetry Blog
The mind is a curious trickster, delighting in dreams where logic pirouettes in absurdity. In today’s extraordinary episode, we welcome Andrew Shaffer, a humorist and New York Times bestselling author whose wit slices through the storms of reality with a twinkle in his eye and a chainsaw in hand. From the earliest pages of his ... Read more| Bulletproof Screenwriting
Use these 131+ ghost story ideas to write about spirits with unfinished business, cursed places, or people haunted by grief, guilt, or revenge. Perfect for creative writers!| Neil Chase Film Inc.
