Writing Exercise
Half-formed
Friends, enemies, and those still under review, I invite you to take a walk with me down the trail revealed by today's idea. Simply, I wish to put it into the world, acknowledging that it is not the kind of story I am presently equipped to tell.
By Alexander McEvoyabout a year ago in Writers
Dear London
I don't like to admit it but I'm past my festival going age, I think. Too many smells, too little comfort. However, I do still like to watch Glastonbury on the TV from the comfort of my sofa and I was intrigued by a feature that I saw called "Letters Live" where celebrities read out letters by famous people and others to an audience.
By Rachel Deemingabout a year ago in Writers
AI overview of The Silence of Everything. AI-Generated.
The Silence of Everything is a collection that delves into the unspoken layers of human emotion. It captures moments of solitude, whispers of longing, and the quiet reflections we often hide from the world. Each poem is a mirror—sometimes gentle, sometimes sharp—reflecting the complexities of life, love, and loss. The book invites readers to pause and feel, to notice the small, almost invisible moments that leave the deepest impressions on our hearts. It’s about the weight of silence, the power of introspection, and the subtle beauty that exists in stillness. Every line encourages contemplation, reminding us that even in the quietest spaces, emotions can speak volumes. Through The Silence of Everything, readers are guided on an emotional journey where words become experiences, and each pause holds meaning. It’s a book for those who seek depth, for those who find beauty in reflection, and for anyone willing to listen to what is often left unsaid.
By Malaika Nawazabout a year ago in Writers
For Future Fiction Fun. Top Story - August 2025.
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What if? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers prompts — The Exercise:Buy a notebook to use for just this one exercise. Then, on a regular basis, perhaps at the beginning of your writing time, or before you go to bed, write for ten to twenty minutes addressing each of the following subjects:* List in detail all the places you have lived - one place per page. (This is a good way to begin because it gives the entire notebook a concrete grounding in time and place.) You might even want to get very specific, say by recounting all the kitchens or bedrooms.* Next, recall if you were happy or unhappy in those places.* Consider your parents' relationship, from their point of view.*List important family members: brothers and sisters, grandparents, uncles and aunts, cousins. What were the dynamics of your nuclear family, your extended family? (Some of these subjects may take several twenty-minute sessions. Leave space for unfinished business.)
By Denise E Lindquistabout a year ago in Writers
The First 100 Words: How to Write Openings That Stop Scrolls Cold
Why Your First 100 Words Can Make or Break You on Vocal Let’s be blunt: no one owes you their attention. In an online world overflowing with short attention spans, TikTok clips, and never-ending scrolls, getting someone to click on your Vocal story is already a victory—but keeping them there is the real battle.
By Muhammad Sabeelabout a year ago in Writers
Joshua Moll on Creative Expression and Mindset
Introduction Creative expression is more than producing something beautiful—it’s about communicating an idea, an emotion, or a story that resonates. For Joshua Moll, creativity is both an art and a discipline, a dance between inspiration and intentional practice. Whether through painting, writing, music, or storytelling, his philosophy centers on authenticity, curiosity, and a willingness to explore the unseen corners of one’s imagination.
By Joshua Mollabout a year ago in Writers
Yasmin Bashirova: Driving Human Rights Advocacy Beyond the Courtroom
When most people think of human rights protection, they picture lawyers, judges, and formal legal proceedings. But justice is not built solely in courtrooms—it’s cultivated in classrooms, public squares, community centers, and online networks. Non-legal human rights advocacy thrives in these spaces, creating change from the ground up. Yasmin Bashirova is a leading voice in this movement, proving that meaningful progress is often born from creative, people-powered action.
By Yasmin Bashirovaabout a year ago in Writers
What If? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers
Author's Note: These prompts may not be for beginner fiction writers! They sound tough to me. Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter - What if? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers prompts -The Exercise:This one is in two parts. First experiment with different types of openings for different stories until you feel comfortable with the technique of each. Then see how many ways there are to open one particular story you have in mind. How does the story change when the opening changes from a generalization to a line of dialogue?The Objective:To see how experimenting with several ways of opening your story can lead you to a better understanding of whose story it is, and what the focus of the story will be.
By Denise E Lindquistabout a year ago in Writers
The Youngest Voice in the Silence — How I Wrote 10 Books Before 18. AI-Generated.
When most teenagers are figuring out who they are, I was figuring out how to tell the world my story — and the stories of countless emotions that live inside us. By 18, I had authored 10 books, each carrying a part of me: my thoughts, my poetry, my reflections on peace, and my fascination with the beauty of silence. My latest book, The Silence of Everything, published on March 28, 2025, is more than a title — it’s a philosophy. Silence, to me, is not the absence of words, but the presence of meaning. It is where inspiration is born, where creativity matures, and where stories begin before they are spoken aloud. Winning the Literature Time Award and being nominated for the Global Youth Award were affirmations that my voice matters, even if it is often expressed in whispers on paper rather than loud speeches. But these milestones didn’t come easily. Writing is romanticized, but behind every page there were late nights of editing, countless rounds of formatting, self-doubt that whispered "maybe this isn’t good enough", and the determination to keep going regardless. I’ve learned that being a young author isn’t about how many books you write — it’s about the courage to write them at all. Each book taught me something new: about language, about resilience, and about myself. And though my journey has just begun, I hope my words inspire other young voices to rise, even in the quiet. Because sometimes, it’s in the silence that you hear yourself the clearest.
By Malaika Nawazabout a year ago in Writers
