Monthly Archives: April 2018

Thursday photo prompt: Footprints #writephoto

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt. If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed. I usually share something about the place … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Poetry | Tagged fantasy, fiction, flash fiction, humour, imagination, mystery, short story, symbolism, writing challenge, writing prompt | 104 Comments

Photo prompt round up: Shelter #writephoto

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Questions Stand on the threshold Are you looking in or out Which way will you turn? Birth into day or shadow Do you know the difference? * Perception is skewed Misled by appearances The darkness within Silent womb leading to … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged fantasy, fiction, flash fiction, humour, imagination, mystery, short story, symbolism, writing challenge, writing prompt | 14 Comments

Round the bend

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I was going to learn to drive… that was my first priority on reaching the age of eighteen. I filled out the forms, posted the letter and waited for the provisional licence to arrive. It came a few days before … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged accident, cars, driving, engines, facing fears, learner driver, mechanics | 78 Comments

Labyrinth #midnighthaiku

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Meandering minds Lost within the labyrinth Seeking a way home * A simple pathway Entrance and exit aligned Each step a journey *

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged haiku, journey, maze, symbolism | 15 Comments

The Beginnings of Endings

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on The Light Behind the Story:
? Photo Credit: Pixabay ? The owl appeared as the resurrected phoenix during my last, formal meditation as a student of the Silent Eye School of Consciousness. At some point, the seeker becomes…

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Does White Noise / Ambient Sound Actually Help Your Writing? – Steve Boseley

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Steve Boseley: Silence can be a distraction. Bear with me whilst I qualify that statement. When I’m writing, silence can be a distraction. It might be a cliche, but writers and coffee shops go together like James T … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged cognition, creative process, sound, white noise, writing | 15 Comments

Shelter – Willow Willers #writephoto

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Shelter is halfway up the hill Reach it while there is light still I have run so far yet not escaped The blackness in which my life is caped. Shelter is within my sight The monster I must fight. Continue … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged darkness, monster, santuary | 3 Comments

Tell me a story!

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

You don’t have to be a writer… you can be an editor, artist, musician, traveller or poet… just be you. That is always enough and means there are always stories to share. Why not share them here and reach new … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, consciousness, Elusive realities, Guest post, Humour, Life, Memories, nature, Photography, writing | Tagged Elusive realities, ghosts, memoirs, stories, strange encounters | 20 Comments

The Optometrist and the Dragon – D. Wallace Peach #writephoto

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

photo compliments of Sue Vincent A man of science, Irvus the optometrist didn’t believe in enchantment. But a dare was a dare, and he wasn’t about to cede his convictions to a bunch of old-timers at the Pickled Sow. It … Continue reading →