I promise this is not going to sound like a lecture. I hope at least. For those that don't know what flash fiction writing is, here's a little explanation: Flash fiction writing is about just taking a quick idea and seeing what it sparks. It's to write a couple hundred words or so on a … Continue reading The Benefits of Flash Fiction Writing
Author: Daelyn Morgana
Snippet Sunday: March 20, 2016
Welcome to Snippet Sunday on Darkling Dreams! Where writers come together to share a few sentences (8-10) of their current project — whether it’s a recently released novel, a WIP (work in progress), or an older manuscript that’s being revived. Intended to hook readers, gather feedback and build an author’s fan base, Snippet Sunday is the … Continue reading Snippet Sunday: March 20, 2016
Plans Hitched
I am cutting this post extremely close to the midnight deadline of Friday tonight, and I am so blaming work for that. You see, today was supposed to be my first day off of a period of five, after working seven days straight. Supposed to be. At 9:45 this morning, I was rudely awakened by my … Continue reading Plans Hitched
Embermyst (Wednesday Words 3.16.16)
Welcome to a piece of Wednesday Word’s flash fiction on Darkling Dreams! A good friend of mine, P.T. Wyant, is doing a blog post every Wednesday called Wednesday Words with a new prompt for a bit of flash fiction writing, just to get in the habit of writing something, anything. (Even if said flash fiction is complete … Continue reading Embermyst (Wednesday Words 3.16.16)
Dreams and Writing
How many of you out there have had a vivid dream that turned into this amazing plot and storyline? Probably a lot of you. Our imagination loves to brew up crazy ideas and scenarios in our heads while we dream. The tricky part is remembering them when we wake up so we can use them. … Continue reading Dreams and Writing
Snippet Sunday: March 13, 2016
Welcome to Snippet Sunday on Darkling Dreams! Where writers come together to share a few sentences (8-10) of their current project — whether it’s a recently released novel, a WIP (work in progress), or an older manuscript that’s being revived. Intended to hook readers, gather feedback and build an author’s fan base, Snippet Sunday is the … Continue reading Snippet Sunday: March 13, 2016
One Little Secret (Wednesday Words 3.9.16)
Welcome to a piece of Wednesday Word’s flash fiction on Darkling Dreams! A good friend of mine, P.T. Wyant, is doing a blog post every Wednesday called Wednesday Words with a new prompt for a bit of flash fiction writing, just to get in the habit of writing something, anything. (Even if said flash fiction is complete … Continue reading One Little Secret (Wednesday Words 3.9.16)
Writing, Roleplaying, and Roadblocks
"Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way." -E.L. Doctorow There couldn't be a truer statement for writing. Well, there's a few others that are dead on accurate, but this one... This one is how … Continue reading Writing, Roleplaying, and Roadblocks
Snippet Sunday: March 6, 2016
Welcome to Snippet Sunday on Darkling Dreams! Where writers come together to share a few sentences (8-10) of their current project — whether it’s a recently released novel, a WIP (work in progress), or an older manuscript that’s being revived. Intended to hook readers, gather feedback and build an author’s fan base, Snippet Sunday is the … Continue reading Snippet Sunday: March 6, 2016
Planning Ahead
I am really bad at planning ahead. Okay, wait, let me rephrase that: I am quite capable of planning ahead, I do it a lot. In fact, I planned out how my entire year was going to go goal wise and writing wise. What I'm really bad at is seeming to stick to that. Either … Continue reading Planning Ahead
