Writing Workshop

Writing Workshop

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Last published Wed, Nov 13, 2019

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WRITING, according to Google definitions, is the activity or skill of marking coherent words on paper and composing text. I like that phrase, "marking coherent words on paper." And while for the most part these days I'm using a screen and keyboard, that description still has both an earthy substance and an esoteric feeling to me. It's a skill I would like to acquire. A WORKSHOP, by Collins' definition, is period of discussion or practical work on a particular subject in which a group of people share their knowledge or experience. Sounds like a good skill-building method, yeah? So that's what this project book is about. Throwing out drafts for feedback in The_Bookshop, then incorporating shared wisdom and suggestions in revision. That's why there are two versions of each story here (hopefully the second is better than the first, so if you're only going to read one, that's what I'd pick). If you aren't associated with The_Bookshop but want to read/critique stories anyway, jump on in: the more, the merrier. Gonna be totally honest though -- I HATE writing for prompts. However, according to Merriam-Webster, to PROMPT is to move to action. If you know me at all, you've heard me whine about my inertial slog a lot lately. Hopefully this is part of the cure :-) So there you have it. What follows are my entries for The_Bookshop Monthly Prompt - Writing Workshop. I believe the regs are always under 2K, with a monthly theme and (as of 2019) five photo prompts to choose from (though they may be changing up to include quotation prompts in the near future). Thanks for visiting, reading, voting, commenting, critiquing - any or all of the above.

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