My review of 1,100 Ways to Write Your Story by James Mascia

If like me, you are a writer, or a blogger, or both, you will know that one often need inspiration to know what to write about next. I read this book lately and got lots of ideas. Below is my honest review of the book:



1,100 Ways to Write Your Story by James Mascia is an excellent book loaded with ideas that can keep writers busy when they are experiencing writers' block, or if they need some inspirational ideas for their writing. I found the prompts diverse and inspiring and I found several ideas I could write about.  I recommend this book to writers and writers' groups who need some help with inspiration to write more, or to people keen on working on fresh ideas to practice on improving their writing skills

I received an electronic copy of this book

in exchange for an honest review of the book.

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In celebration of fatherhood

This is just a little post to celebrate all the responsible fathers in the house who are building up their homes and making their children and wives exceedingly proud of them. Thank you for mirroring the father's heart in your labor of love. God bless you all.

My Review of 15 Days to Write and Submit a Short Story: Workbook|24121619]

15 Days to Write and Submit a Short Story: Workbook

Title: 15 Days to Write and Submit a Short Story: Workbook
Author: Joe Bunting

Genre: Nonfiction

Pages: 56 (pdf version)

Rating: 4 out of 5

File Size: 244 KB
Publisher: The Write Practice (November 1, 2014)
Publication Date: November 1, 2014
Language: English
ASIN: B00P4Q7WN8

As I had a deadline to submit a short story for a contest, I thought this workbook might give me a head start. Did it do that? In a way, yes.

It affirmed some tips I had either gleaned from my foray into the writing world, or read in some other books - such as the the fact that the writer's subconscious is his best tool (page 5). I find that ideas pop into my head at inconvenient times and I struggle to keep abreast of them unless I write them down.

I liked the frankness and bluntness of the language in which it was written and the urge to take action, even if one was not in the mood to do so. It made a good read, but left me craving for more (the main text, I guess - which was referred to often in the workbook). I would have liked to review the book and not the workbook so I will try to get a copy of the book. I liked the brevity and the simple language in which it was written.

I recommend this workbook to writers who have read the book itself. Using the two books will be a lot more helpful than reading the workbook alone. I received a free copy from Story Cartel in return for an honest appraisal. This is an honest appraisal.

I have a dream

I find it amazing that children are born without the prejudices and bias that define our interactions as adults. The divisions and divides are just not there for them (at least in the early years of childhood). There is a purity about their connections and interactions that is so uplifting. Put ten children less than seven in one room with toys and watch them unobserved. Friendships and interactions are quickly formed. So where do they learn to draw lines in their interactions?

What do you know about Glaucoma?

Today marks the beginning of the World Glaucoma week!
It is a week set aside to create awareness of an eye disease which is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
Glaucoma is a name which is used to refer to a wide spectrum of diseases in which there is damage to the optic nerve., which is the nerve responsible for vision that connects the eye to the brain.

Glaucoma has been classified into various types based on  the structure of the eye (open angle or closed eye), age of onset, cause (primary or secondary) and this is a pointer to the fact that this disease is actually a spectrum of diseases.

The presentation or symptoms of glaucoma varies depending on the sub-type of glaucoma . The open angle variety of glaucoma is characteristically symptom-less in its early stages and by the time one notices a drop in vision, the disease is advanced.

It is therefore advocated that EVERYONE should have a comprehensive eye examination annually to detect eye problems especially glaucoma.

World Glaucoma Week: Yvonne Nelson's YouTube Video!! ...

Happy Mother's Day!!!

It is that time of the year when we celebrate the women in our lives who have had great influence on us; who have nurtured and moulded us over the years, often making untold sacrifices for us. Some of them are not even family members. They are gifts from heaven sent our way to lift us up in the dark times an to mentor us as we trudge along life's challenges. I have many of them in my life. Some of them are family, most are not. As we appreciate these women today, let us not just utter words, but live a life of genuine appreciation. Let them know they are loved!