Jessica Sherry Nov 30, 2020 4 min Something's Not Quite Right Here: Character Development Old dogs, McDonald's Breakfast Burritos, & nonsensical contradictions make for more intriguing characters in stories & IRL. Writing prompts.
Jessica Sherry Nov 18, 2020 4 min It's a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood? The neighborhood is a great source of info and inspiration for writers and otherwise. That’s the gist of this blog. But...
Jessica Sherry Oct 13, 2020 1 min Quick Writing Prompt: Walk & Talk Overhearing snips of people's conversations, like this one, can generate many story ideas. Writing prompts.
Jessica Sherry Sep 28, 2020 2 min Quick Writing Prompt: Learn a Book A person's library reveals a lot about them and what they're interested in, so what's your character reading? Try these quick questions
Jessica Sherry Sep 28, 2020 2 min 30+ Quirky Questions for your Main Character Writers must really know their characters and use intentional details about them in their writing for readers to latch on and relate to.
Jessica Sherry Sep 15, 2020 2 min 7 Story Writing Prompts on Bed-Making Does your character make her bed in the morning? Every little thing you know about her contributes to the bigger picture.
Jessica Sherry Sep 15, 2020 3 min 20+ Story Writing Prompts on Being a Control Freak What does your main character desperately want to control, but can't? Story Writing Prompts. Character development. Plot development.
Jessica Sherry Sep 14, 2020 1 min 5+ Story Writing Prompts on First Jobs First jobs provide glimpses into the way the real world works, so give your main character a first job.
Jessica Sherry Sep 14, 2020 2 min 5 Story Writing Prompts on First Buys I remember the typewriter most of all because: I saved for it; I LOVED IT & took it everywhere; & it made me feel like a real writer.
Jessica Sherry Sep 11, 2020 5 min 20+ Writing Ideas about Hospitals Here are my hospital-inspired ideas composed into a little order so they don't sound too crazy... but they still will. Writing prompts.