Wednesday Writing Prompt: The Next Big Thing by Rochelle Melander
When my friend, the brilliant writer and performer Elaine Blanchard, invited me to participate in “The Next Big Thing” blog roll project, I was delighted.... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Boing! Bang! Boom! By Rochelle Melander
My 9th grade English teacher taught me to listen to and love the sound of words. She loved the way these words rolled off her... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Talk to the Animals
My children like to verbalize our dogs’ thoughts. As we ride in the car, they each give voice to one of the dogs, carrying on... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Add Emotion by Rochelle Melander
Have you heard of, “saidism?” No, I did not misspell sadism. Saidism most commonly refers to the conceptions of Professor Edward Said. But lately, some... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Myth Making by Rochelle Melander
Last summer, when our family visited Shelburne Museum in Vermont, we took in Elizabeth Berdann’s exhibit Deep End. In her miniature portraits, she portrayed “humans as... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: The Facebook Profile by Rochelle Melander
Last summer, I had the opportunity to teach writing at the Milwaukee Art Museum. As we worked with students in developing characters, we asked them... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Winter Haiku by Rochelle Melander
I struggle to be present. When I’m exercising, I plan my writing time. When I’m writing, I worry about what’s lurking in my email. When... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: The Idea Hunt
I keep a journal filled with ideas for my blog and novel writing. Usually I jot down ideas as they hit me throughout the week—sometimes... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: The Jar by Rochelle Melander
Just as the year was ending, I saw this on Facebook: “This January, why not start the year with an empty jar and fill it... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Mapping Vulnerability by Dara Lurie
I met Dara Lurie on Twitter and was thrilled to discover her amazing site, Transformative Writing. I am delighted to welcome her to the blog... Read More