Last night, I went to the Denver Art Museum and was inspired to write while I was there. ✍️ See what inspired me, and what I wrote, in today's Daily Drafts and Dialogues post. #writerslife #writinginspiration #art #amwriting #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
Writing Inspired by Ancient Codices
Last night, I was inspired to write when I visited the Ink and Thread exhibit at the Denver Art Museum. See what I wrote, then check out today’s writing prompt at the bottom of this post.
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April 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Last night, I went to the Denver Art Museum and was inspired to write while I was there. ✍️ See what inspired me, and what I wrote, in today's Daily Drafts and Dialogues post. #writerslife #writinginspiration #art #amwriting #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
Celebrate the writer you're becoming. "Don't forget to be your own biggest fan, your own avid reader, and permit yourself some grace. Without errors and mistakes, there would be no..." Read more in today’s #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post! #WriterSky #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBlueSky #WritersLife
Celebrate the writer you're becoming.
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May 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Celebrate the writer you're becoming. "Don't forget to be your own biggest fan, your own avid reader, and permit yourself some grace. Without errors and mistakes, there would be no..." Read more in today’s #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post! #WriterSky #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBlueSky #WritersLife
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May 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Today's #writingprompt : Write a letter in which someone is inviting someone else to be their guest. Writing tip: Before you begin writing, consider: Who is writing the letter? To whom? And what is the nature of their relationship? #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
April 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Today's #writingprompt : Write a letter in which someone is inviting someone else to be their guest. Writing tip: Before you begin writing, consider: Who is writing the letter? To whom? And what is the nature of their relationship? #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
A New Craving (A piece of #flashfiction + #writingprompt) #WritingCommunity #WriterSky #WritersOfBlueSky #DailyDraftsAndDialogues #KeepWriting
A New Craving
Today’s post is based on a writing prompt I shared in a previous Daily Drafts & Dialogues post. Keep reading to see what I wrote, and to access more writing prompts.
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April 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A New Craving (A piece of #flashfiction + #writingprompt) #WritingCommunity #WriterSky #WritersOfBlueSky #DailyDraftsAndDialogues #KeepWriting
Should novels go beyond mere entertainment? [See today's #writingprompt at the bottom of the post.] #ReaderSky #Bookworms #DailyDraftsAndDialogues #WriterSky
Should novels go beyond mere entertainment?
[Shared from the Archive.] Read my thoughts on today's question, then check out today’s writing prompt at the bottom of this post.
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April 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Should novels go beyond mere entertainment? [See today's #writingprompt at the bottom of the post.] #ReaderSky #Bookworms #DailyDraftsAndDialogues #WriterSky
How to Be a Witch: A #Poem
"Seek obscure narratives
of the non demure
They erased
by asking questions about
any radiant existence
They defamed
never stalling or wavering
... "
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"Seek obscure narratives
of the non demure
They erased
by asking questions about
any radiant existence
They defamed
never stalling or wavering
... "
Read the FULL poem on #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
How to Be a Witch
Read today’s poem, then leave a comment or open a chat thread to start a dialogue.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
How to Be a Witch: A #Poem
"Seek obscure narratives
of the non demure
They erased
by asking questions about
any radiant existence
They defamed
never stalling or wavering
... "
Read the FULL poem on #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
"Seek obscure narratives
of the non demure
They erased
by asking questions about
any radiant existence
They defamed
never stalling or wavering
... "
Read the FULL poem on #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
What do you think? Is art empathy? Take today’s poll on #DailyDraftsAndDialogues #writersofbluesky #creatives #art #writersky
Art is empathy.
Do you agree that art is empathy? Keep reading, take today’s poll, then leave a comment to join this dialogue. And don’t forget to check out today’s writing prompt at the bottom of this post.
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July 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
What do you think? Is art empathy? Take today’s poll on #DailyDraftsAndDialogues #writersofbluesky #creatives #art #writersky
One Major Benefit of Writing We Don’t Talk About Enough: #mindfulness
Read more in today's #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post #WritersOfBlueSky #WriterSky
Read more in today's #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post #WritersOfBlueSky #WriterSky
One Major Benefit of Writing We Don’t Talk About Enough
There are many benefits that come with keeping a writing routine. But there is one we don’t talk about nearly enough. And it just might be the most important benefit writers can enjoy, especially now.
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October 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
One Major Benefit of Writing We Don’t Talk About Enough: #mindfulness
Read more in today's #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post #WritersOfBlueSky #WriterSky
Read more in today's #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post #WritersOfBlueSky #WriterSky
Should I write for you or me? (A #reflection on #writing and #audiencebuilding + today's #writingprompt) #WritingCommunity #WriterSky #WritersOfBlueSky #DailyDraftsAndDialogues #KeepWriting
Should I write for you or me?
Keep reading to explore this topic, then leave a comment to join this dialogue. And don’t forget to check out today’s writing prompt at the bottom of this post.
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April 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Should I write for you or me? (A #reflection on #writing and #audiencebuilding + today's #writingprompt) #WritingCommunity #WriterSky #WritersOfBlueSky #DailyDraftsAndDialogues #KeepWriting
#WritersOfBlueSky : Can you relate to wanting to be seen, truly seen, while still wanting to remain anonymous? Read more in today's #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post #writerslife #writerproblems #WriterSky
See me, but do not look at me.
Keep reading then leave a comment or chat thread to join this dialogue. And don’t forget to check out today’s writing prompt at the bottom of the post.
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July 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
#WritersOfBlueSky : Can you relate to wanting to be seen, truly seen, while still wanting to remain anonymous? Read more in today's #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post #writerslife #writerproblems #WriterSky
Free Write: History #writingprompt #WritersOfBlueSky #WriterSky #WritingCommunity "The very ink with which all history is written is merely fluid prejudice." - Mark Twain (Read more in today's #DailyDraftsAndDialogues substack post.)
Free Write: History
Today’s post is based on a writing prompt I shared in a previous Daily Drafts & Dialogues post. Keep reading to see what I wrote, and to access more writing prompts.
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May 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Free Write: History #writingprompt #WritersOfBlueSky #WriterSky #WritingCommunity "The very ink with which all history is written is merely fluid prejudice." - Mark Twain (Read more in today's #DailyDraftsAndDialogues substack post.)
First they came for... For today’s #writingprompt add a few lines to this poem. Add lines that are either personal to you, or that you think need to be added for an audience in 2025. #WriterSky #WritersOfBlueSky #WritingCommunity #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
First they came for...
In today's post, I am sharing a poem by Martin Niemöller that has always resonated with me. Read it, chew on it, then for today's writing prompt think about what lines you would add to it in 2025.
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May 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
First they came for... For today’s #writingprompt add a few lines to this poem. Add lines that are either personal to you, or that you think need to be added for an audience in 2025. #WriterSky #WritersOfBlueSky #WritingCommunity #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
Daily Drafts & Dialogues is for those who believe in the power of storytelling. Read more in today's post. #WriterSky #WritersOfBlueSky #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
Daily Drafts & Dialogues is for those who believe in the power of storytelling.
Here’s more about what you can expect when you read Daily Drafts & Dialogues posts moving forward.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Daily Drafts & Dialogues is for those who believe in the power of storytelling. Read more in today's post. #WriterSky #WritersOfBlueSky #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
Writers, how often do you use the ‘Yes, and?’ rule? #WriterSky #WritersOfBlueSky #writingcommunity #amwriting #DailyDraftsAndDialogues #qotd
Use the ‘Yes, and?’ Rule
Keep reading to explore this topic, then leave a comment to join this dialogue. And check out today’s writing prompt at the bottom of this post to inspire your own writing today.
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August 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Writers, how often do you use the ‘Yes, and?’ rule? #WriterSky #WritersOfBlueSky #writingcommunity #amwriting #DailyDraftsAndDialogues #qotd
Happy Monday, #WritersOfBlueSky! Here are 25 quotes to motivate you to keep writing. Enjoy them, then share them with others. #KeepWriting #MondayMotivation #WriterSky #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
25 Quotes to Motivate You and Your Writing
Happy Monday, writers! Here are 25 quotes to motivate you to keep writing. Enjoy them, then share them with others. Also, be sure to see today's writing prompt at the bottom of this post.
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August 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Happy Monday, #WritersOfBlueSky! Here are 25 quotes to motivate you to keep writing. Enjoy them, then share them with others. #KeepWriting #MondayMotivation #WriterSky #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
✨Coming Soon: Incognito, a Modern-Day Serial Publication✨
Attention: I am starting a new serial publication on Substack. Read more details about it in today’s #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post. I hope you’re as eager to read it as I am to write it! #WriterSky #ReaderSky
Attention: I am starting a new serial publication on Substack. Read more details about it in today’s #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post. I hope you’re as eager to read it as I am to write it! #WriterSky #ReaderSky
Coming Soon: Incognito, a Modern-Day Serial Publication
Attention: I am starting a new serial publication on Substack. Read more details about it below. I hope you’re as eager to read it as I am to write it! (Also, be sure to see today’s writing prompt.)
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August 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
✨Coming Soon: Incognito, a Modern-Day Serial Publication✨
Attention: I am starting a new serial publication on Substack. Read more details about it in today’s #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post. I hope you’re as eager to read it as I am to write it! #WriterSky #ReaderSky
Attention: I am starting a new serial publication on Substack. Read more details about it in today’s #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post. I hope you’re as eager to read it as I am to write it! #WriterSky #ReaderSky
Want to avoid writer’s block? Read more in today’s short #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post before it auto-archives in three days. #WriterSky #WritersOfBlueSky #WritersLife #MondayMotivation
Two Simple Ways to Avoid Writer’s Block
Want to avoid writer’s block? Keep reading this post. Then feel free to leave a comment to join this dialogue. And check out today’s writing prompt at the bottom of this post. [From the Archive.]
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July 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Want to avoid writer’s block? Read more in today’s short #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post before it auto-archives in three days. #WriterSky #WritersOfBlueSky #WritersLife #MondayMotivation
If you struggle with perfectionism when you write, you’ll want to read today’s #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post. (Archives in three days.) #writersofbluesky #writersky #writingcommunity #keepwriting
Writers: Perfectionism is your worst enemy.
If you struggle with perfectionism when you write, you’ll want to keep reading. [Don’t forget to leave a comment to join this dialogue, and see today’s writing prompt at the bottom of the post.]
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July 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If you struggle with perfectionism when you write, you’ll want to read today’s #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post. (Archives in three days.) #writersofbluesky #writersky #writingcommunity #keepwriting
20 First Sentences to Kickstart Your Writing (Part VI) #WriterSky #WritersOfBlueSky #KeepWriting #WritingMotivation #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
20 First Sentences to Kickstart Your Writing (Part VI)
Kickstart your writing with one (or all) of the twenty first sentences shared in today’s post. Then share what you write in a comment or subscriber chat thread so we can chat about it. Have fun!
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June 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
20 First Sentences to Kickstart Your Writing (Part VI) #WriterSky #WritersOfBlueSky #KeepWriting #WritingMotivation #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
5 Photo Prompts to Kickstart Your Writing #WritersOfBlueSky #WrterSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
5 Photo Prompts to Kickstart Your Writing (VI)
Kickstart your writing with one (or all) of the five photo prompts shared in today’s post. Then share what you write in a comment or subscriber chat thread so we can chat about it. Have fun!
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May 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
5 Photo Prompts to Kickstart Your Writing #WritersOfBlueSky #WrterSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
As a writer, do you prefer certain seasons? Personally, I am not a fan of writing during the summertime. (More on why in today's post.) #writersky #writersofbluesky #writingcommunity #writerslife #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
As a writer, do you prefer certain seasons?
What time of year do you do your best writing? Keep reading and leave a comment to join this dialogue, then check out today’s writing prompt at the bottom of this post.
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May 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
As a writer, do you prefer certain seasons? Personally, I am not a fan of writing during the summertime. (More on why in today's post.) #writersky #writersofbluesky #writingcommunity #writerslife #DailyDraftsAndDialogues
Peace and Genocide -- What do these words mean to you? Read today's #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post and let's discuss #WritersOfBlueSky #WritingCommunity #LanguageNerds #Bookworms
Peace and Genocide
In today’s world, what do these two words mean to you? Keep reading, then leave a comment to join this dialogue. And be sure to check out today’s writing prompt at the bottom of this post.
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May 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Peace and Genocide -- What do these words mean to you? Read today's #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post and let's discuss #WritersOfBlueSky #WritingCommunity #LanguageNerds #Bookworms
#WritersOfBlueSky #WritingCommunity : Do you lie when you write in your journal sometimes? Or do you even keep a journal? Why or why not? [ Read more in Journals and Lies #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post.]
Journals and Lies
Is there a problem with lying in your own journal? Keep reading to explore this topic, then see today's writing prompt at the bottom of the post. [Ed. from the Archive.]
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May 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
#WritersOfBlueSky #WritingCommunity : Do you lie when you write in your journal sometimes? Or do you even keep a journal? Why or why not? [ Read more in Journals and Lies #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post.]