Day 19 of #NationalPoetryMonth and I went full blues-ballad with The Ballad of Burnt Hill Road.
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NaPoWriMo Day 13: The Gold Light in Quiet Rooms
By @RWhiteAuthor 🌿 NaPoWriMo Day 13: Inspired by Donald Justice’s “There is a gold light in certain old paintings” Today’s poem explores memory, art, and the way moments—like brushstrokes—blur and echo in the mind. Following Justice’s self-invented form, each stanza holds six lines of twelve syllables. …
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Blaze – Creative Writing Using Symbolism
You don’t choose to be a firefighter. You don’t choose to be a hero.
It’s a fire that burns inside you. Like an ember lodged in your chest that never dies, no matter how hard you try to smother it…
In Blaze, Chase Bowdry runs into burning buildings not because he wants to—but because he can’t imagine being anyone else. When a fire threatens to consume a warehouse and the girl trapped inside, Chase is forced to confront what drives him: legacy, survival, and something deeper.
Not all fires destroy. Some reveal.
🔥 “He used to think the helmet made him who he was. But now, he knew the truth… He saw himself as a flame—not the kind that consumes. The kind that carries light.”
Read More✨ March of the Writers: Day 8 – Idea Well ✨
Ideas can be elusive, but capturing them is essential for writers. Whether it’s through notebooks, apps, or creative rituals, keeping your idea well full is key. I always carry a notebook, use Evernote for on-the-go inspiration, and find new ideas in nature or during quiet moments of reflection. What are your go-to methods for capturing creativity? Share your tips and join the conversation on my blog!
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✨ March of the Writers: Day 7 – Method to Madness ✨
Writing is a curious process, and every writer has their own method to the madness! My process involves starting with freewriting to spark ideas, using sticky notes to organize plot points, and reading my work aloud to catch hidden errors. How do you approach writing? Share your tips, tricks, and rituals in the comments and join the conversation on my blog!
Read More✨ March of the Writers: Day 6 – Nooks and Crannies ✨
Where and when we write often depends on finding the perfect spot. My favorite places are my kitchen table and my cozy “Closoffice.” I’ve always dreamed of a private shed transformed into a study—a writer’s haven with bookshelves, a classic globe, and a curated whiskey selection. What’s your favorite writing nook? Share in the comments and join the conversation on my blog!
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