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THE MEWSE:  “Have you given thought to your strength and the joys in your life or, the things that have set you free? I think this is the time to take them (metaphorically) to the ocean, and/or like my poem, perhaps a contemplation of life and the way it may seem. I wrote “Tear Trip” in Sandestin Florida but the main inspiration comes from Destilideras Beach in Mexico where I have enjoyed spending time” ~ Lynda Filler   Lynda Filler is a woman of joy; she brings light and love into your orbit just by knowing her. When I took a journey back at past challenges/blogs I came across this theme by Linda and felt an inspiration to bring it back to life.  READ MORE

Although all stories are vastly different from each other, there is a basic formula to all storytelling that must take place. In essence, even though subject matter, characterization, setting and plot can vary immensely from story to story, every story has the same skeletal layout.  There are four parts to every story. The first is the introduction. In this, you establish the norm; you decide what normal life is like for the characters in your story and give the reader a feel for what every day life is like in the world you’ve created. In the second segment of storytelling comes the introduction of the conflict. Here, the writer introduces the problems or problem the character is about to be faced with. The third part of the story is the climax. This is where your characters’ challenges reach their peak and the ultimate confrontation takes place. The climax is the beginning of the end… and the end of course, is the resolution… where the challenges are resolved.  READ MORE

Andreas Liotsakis has been writing, crafting and creating in secret for years. His desire to share has awakened his courage and candour. Like the petals on a flower, Andres is opening his arms to the Sun…to you and you and you…each and every one.  Breaking out of our accustomed state can be challenging. He has found that true growth requires courage and a sense of adventure. Much of his poetry documents his path to awakening. Here is one of his poems reflecting the path to discovery and inspiration…Breaking Through.  READ MORE

The writers mantra

If I had a penny for every bid on a freelancing website that used the words “writing is my passion” or “writing is my life” or “writing is my destiny” I would be a very rich man. I don’t doubt the statement is true for many people but it must be starting to wear thin with some employers who read it day-in and day-out; sorry, I forgot I was talking about bidfer sites most of them probably only look at the lowest bid with completion in the quickest time.   I’m hijacking my own blog now to say I have never seen so many jobs so urgent they can only be completed by journeying back in Dr Who’s Tardis. (How many of my US friends know the reference or is it available in the US as well?)  READ MORE