Writing Exercise

Desolated
In the heart of what was once a thriving metropolis, a blanket of silence settled over crumbling buildings and deserted streets. The city had not always been so desolate; once, it pulsed with life, its buildings reaching toward the sky and its streets teeming with laughter and activity. But time, like an unrelenting tide, had washed away that vitality, leaving behind only echoes of what used to be.
By MGS9 months ago in Writers
They are ALL Cute...what to do?. Top Story - July 2025.
Thirteen Entries, Two Top Stories, and the Winners Are: (1st) Mike Singleton (2nd) kp, and (3rd) Tim Carmichael ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
By Shirley Belk9 months ago in Writers
Overused Words You Can Cut from Your Writing Right Now
"The road to hell is paved with adverbs." — Stephen King Let me tell you a secret: I used to be a literary hoarder. I clung to every single "just," "really," and "very" like they were emotional support words. My paragraphs were padded like a poorly packed suitcase—crammed with fluff, just in case. I figured more was more, right? Turns out, no. Definitely not.
By Georgia9 months ago in Writers
The Clockmaker's Secret
In the quiet village of Windmere, nestled between green hills and silver lakes, there lived an old clockmaker named Elias Greaves. His shop sat at the corner of the cobbled main street, filled with the soft ticking of countless timepieces, from tiny pocket watches to grand floor clocks that boomed on the hour.
By Hamdan Khan9 months ago in Writers
Top 5 Essential Gadgets for Writers in 2024
Top 5 Essential Gadgets for Writers in 2024 Modern writing demands more than just talent and discipline. As technology evolves, writers can leverage specialized gadgets to enhance productivity, reduce physical strain, and streamline their creative process. The right tools can transform a challenging writing session into a seamless flow of ideas, allowing writers to focus on content rather than wrestling with outdated equipment or uncomfortable setups. This guide explores five essential gadgets that address common writing challenges and help writers produce their best work in 2024.
By Tawseef Aziz9 months ago in Writers
The Art of Revision: 7 Things to Look for Before You Hit ‘Publish’
Writing is rewriting—but not everyone knows what to look for. I used to think that once I typed the final sentence, my piece was done. I’d do a quick skim, fix the obvious typos, and send it off—confident and a little smug. But over time (and after cringing at a few too many posts I hit "publish" on way too fast), I learned that writing the first draft is just step one. The real magic? It’s in the revision.
By Georgia9 months ago in Writers
History?
Natalie Goldberg’s Writing Down the Bones Deck prompts — What moment in history affected you the most? How far in the past? My life or the world's? Earlier today?
By Denise E Lindquist9 months ago in Writers
Favorite moments of the first half of the year - Part 1
Can you believe a half-a-year has gone by. When I started my fan page accounts I thought, "I'll probably just do it for a couple of weeks." Fast forward to mid-July, and I am still going strong; thanks toYagmur who is always working and handing us updates on a silver platter. Also, thanks to loyal followers of Yagmur who have allowed me to grow on my social media by resharing my content, which then, allows Yagmur to have more visibility. I can only imagine what else can Yagmur surprise us with in the months remaininig of the year... BUT, lets go over some key highlights of Yagmur activity in the first half-of the year. If you are a new Yagmur fan, this timeline will help you know key dates of Yagmur's work and personal activity. If you have been a fan for some time now, this list will help you refresh your memory and go down memory lane. Let's begin!
By YYB9 months ago in Writers
Is Travel Good For The Soul?
Natalie Goldberg’s Writing Down the Bones Deck prompts — Where have you traveled? It can be to Timbuktu or the 7-Eleven on the corner. Don't limit yourself to distant travel. The park on the corner has vast possibilities. Go, write - begin with ten minutes.
By Denise E Lindquist9 months ago in Writers
Atfboru for Transformative Results
Introduction In today’s competitive digital landscape, leveraging the potential of atfboru can significantly elevate your strategy. Understanding what atfboru is and how to harness its capabilities will position you ahead of the curve.
By Nukleotidy9 months ago in Writers
RESULTS: Le Défenseur [an unofficial challenge]
THE RESULTS ARE IN!! Even though there were only seven entries for this challenge, it was extremely difficult to decide how they would be ranked. Everyone surprised me so much with their stories!
By Belle9 months ago in Writers
Black Lake
My head is cocked and craned at an uncomfortable angle I can and will pretend does not hurt, puts no strain on my neck. It will look natural from a bird’s eye view, is what I tell myself, even when no one is watching from the skies above, or upon the mountains below.
By angela hepworth9 months ago in Writers