The theme of this book I am studying is that writing is personal and your work will never please anyone (so stop trying.) As I dive further into the pages of this work I am feeling myself gain confidence as a writer. I’m worrying far less about what people think and I am embracing writingContinue reading “Fearless Writing: Critiques and Workshopping”
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Fearless Writing: Accuracy
The worst motivation for writing is to please other people. In fact, people are never really pleased to the level of your expectations when your goal is their acceptance. As human beings our preferences are unique to each of us. Some people will pick up a book and absolutely love it while others read theContinue reading “Fearless Writing: Accuracy”
Fearless Writing: Write What You Love
“Now here we are, this attractive idea and me, going somewhere together, and it doesn’t matter at all that I don’t know the destination, because I’m already someplace I want to be.” (Kenower 49) The most successful writers are those who love the stories they write. They don’t write to someone else’s standards or forContinue reading “Fearless Writing: Write What You Love”
Fearless Writing: A Writer’s Worst Fear
A couple of years ago I did a chapter-by-chapter review of several different books on writing. Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott is still one of my very favorite writing books. It’s been a while, but nine months after giving birth I am starting to feel like myself and ready to get back in theContinue reading “Fearless Writing: A Writer’s Worst Fear”
Short Story: Allegations
This short story was submitted to a contest through The Short Fiction Break. It is written according to contest guidelines and following a prompt provided by judges. It is a YA piece. ********************** Allegations by: Lauren Sisley Everyone else in the room decided I was guilty. I wondered if trying to persuade them otherwise wasContinue reading “Short Story: Allegations”
Two Bottles and a Revelation
This year for my father’s birthday I decided to write a story for him. This is a flash fiction glimpse into the life of a beer drinking priest. I was inspired by my father who loves both beer and God. I hope you enjoy. **************** Two Bottles and a Revelation By Lauren Sisley -To my dadContinue reading “Two Bottles and a Revelation”
The Smoke We Shared
This winter I took part in a writing contest through my online critique group. The prompt for the story was “Two Worlds” and the word limit was 1500 words. This is the story I entered in that contest. The Smoke We Shared By Lauren Sisley The day we buried Archie was gray. I had onlyContinue reading “The Smoke We Shared”
The Art and Craft of Christian Fiction (Week 4)
It was tough to wake up today. My bed was warm and my house was cold. It was one of those days when the moment I sat up I started planning when I was going to catch a nap. This isn’t my typical Saturday morning. Usually I wake up excited about my writing routine and aboutContinue reading “The Art and Craft of Christian Fiction (Week 4)”
The Art and Craft of Writing Christian Fiction (Week 3)
I’m really enjoying this book about the art of writing Christian Fiction. This is the second book by Jeff Gerke that I have read, and I think the man is a genius. I am a writer for many reasons. I choose to spend my time articulating stories because I enjoy it. It’s a hobby thatContinue reading “The Art and Craft of Writing Christian Fiction (Week 3)”
Today at the Amusement Park
*My husband bought me the book Write the Story. It’s a writing practice book which provides a topic and ten words to use in a creative story. I have been trying to complete a story each day as part of my goal of writing 300 words per day. This is definitely unfinished, but I wantedContinue reading “Today at the Amusement Park”
The Ameri Brit Mom 