4. Lifestyle. The definition of lifestyle is the way in which a person or group lives. But what does that mean for writers? There is the fantasy writer’s life of Paris cafes, perhaps. Or bucolic cottages in the English countryside. With freedom to do as one wants, and no master except one’s own soul. But given how different writers — indeed all people — are, how can there be a ‘writer’s lifestyle’? For myself, as noted yesterday, I have written (or not) whilst working, moving, volunteering, care-giving and less-than-stellar health. Thankfully, not all at the same time. I can’t imagine there’s a lifestyle big enough to accommodate that all at once!

One of the most challenging aspects of writing — Working toward a creative writing certificate a couple of years ago, the last course needed was a significant writing project. I chose the beginning chapters of my work-in-progress, Love to Hatred Turned. (It’s been a WIP for quite some time!) …

Chapter 6: Unmasked — The final installment of a story in six parts. Each part is based on an unrelated prompt and woven together. The first five parts are here, here, here, here, and here. Conti had lost sight of the car he was tailing. He knew where they were going, however, so was…

And helped me feel more hopeful for 2022 — I am not gonna lie. The last few months of 2021 kicked my butt. Given the state of the world, I think we’re all feeling it somewhat. …

Chapter 5: A Grave Error — Part five of a story in six parts. Each part is based on an unrelated prompt and woven together. The first four parts are here, here, here, and here. The main hospital entrance was still crowded. Pierce had caused a commotion, and the local media wanted the rest of the…

Chapter 4: Long Shadows — Part four of a story in six parts. Each part is based on an unrelated prompt and woven together. The first three parts are here, here, and here. Lisa was not the only one watching the news report on TV. After a big day at work, Charles was enjoying a…