Putting Finger To Keyboard

And Pen To Paper

By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred Published about a year ago • 1 min read

A Nightcafe Creation By The Author

Introduction

These are the thoughts that come into my head when I am figuring out something to write. I am sure other creators have similar thoughts and then take off in a different direction from me.

By writing these words, I have started my first piece of the day, and often the first word is the most difficult to get down, though why the second is easier, I do not know.

So What Happens?

Very often, I will log on to Vocal and find something to complain about, but I don't think that people want to hear about MY gripes about Vocal, Life or anything unless it affects them. Something on Vocal creeped me out yesterday, but I cannot say anything about it.

So then I go looking for other writing directions.

The poetry thing is difficult because it always makes me feel I am being lazy, because I use standard formats, and they do not get Top Stories. The only ones Vocal seems to like are freeform and haiku.

Still, I do enjoy the challenge and know that my writing is excellent and appreciated by my audience.

I always want my writing to be positive, even when I drop into dystopia or horror, I am fine with scaring people, but I don't want them to feel upset, sad or sorry for me.

I want to end up happy and smiling with my friends and audience.

There are two open challenges, so I may use those as prompts. I also have a few artist friends who allow me to use their work in my poems and stories, and I can even use my own AI art for inspiration.

As well as I can go out for a walk and may see something that can give me an idea for a story or a poem.