Fossil fuels are fuels (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) formed in the earth from plant or animal remains.
Fiction Writing, Fiction Writing Research, Research, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Our Need for Fossil Fuels
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Fiction Writing, Writing Prompts and Exercises
September 2024 Writing Prompts
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A beloved older cat saves a young kitten from the terrors of the night. What if there were no moon? What if humans bonded the same way that a group of capuchin monkeys do? How do acorn woodpeckers and red-headed woodpeckers prepare for winter? The following writing prompts should ignite your imagination and keep you busy all of September.
Fiction Writing, Writing Prompts and Exercises
October 2023 Writing Prompts
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Autumn is here, and the days are getting shorter. That first cup of coffee tastes even better on chilly mornings. Leaves changing color are beautiful to look at, and the smell of smoke from people burning wood is in the air. What a perfect time to write!
Book Reviews, Law, New Words Learned, Nonfiction
The Law Says What? – a Review
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How is marijuana both legal and illegal at the same time? When can you be charged for murder without actually killing anyone? How can someone legally steal your property? Learn these things and so much more in this book that teaches you stuff you didn’t know about the law but really should.
Fiction Writing, picture writing prompts, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Sleeping Mouse Picture Writing Prompts
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Mice roaming through a house or apartment is a pretty common thing. You don’t always see them because they’re great at hiding. They will typically enter your home between October and February, searching for food, water, and shelter from the cold.
Fiction Writing, Guest Posts
Mrs. B and Her Polish Immigrant Heritage – Guest Post by Anita Kulina
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When I first came up with the idea for the Mrs. B series, I knew Mrs. B would be Polish. My mum and my grandma both grew up in a little Pittsburgh neighborhood called Polish Hill, a microcosm of the “old country.” In Polish Hill, school lessons were in Polish, as was Sunday Mass, and…
Fiction Writing, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Your Characters and Coffee
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Who had the pleasure of drinking the very first cup of coffee? Who first delighted in the deep, rich aroma that fills the air while it is brewing? A legend from Ethiopia talks about the possible beginnings of coffee as a beverage. It says a goat herder noticed that his goats had trouble sleeping after…
Fiction Writing, Writing, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Add Detail to Your Story: Sounds and Smells
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Isn’t it strange how many noises we hear on a daily basis that we don’t pay any attention to until they aren’t there? What about the smells that wake us up or alert us to different things? If you are used to waking up to the smell of coffee each morning, what would it mean…
Christmas Articles, Fiction Writing, Phobias, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Gift Ideas for the Writer in Your Life
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Do you have any friends or loved ones who are writers? Are you having problems deciding what to get them for their birthdays or Christmas? First, we will talk about the normal but functional gifts you can bless them with. Books on writing, a dictionary, or a thesaurus is always appreciated, and writers can never…
Book Reviews, Christian Books, Devotionals
Today is Day One: A Devotional – a Review
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Each morning is Day One of the rest of your life. How do you want to spend it? What do you want to accomplish? Would you like to strengthen your relationship with Christ? Today is Day One is a devotional book perfect for those who don’t have a lot of time. And to be honest,…
