Top Posts & Pages
-
Category Archives: Inspiration
Writer’s Challenge: Create Your Inner Sanctuary
Maybe you’ve just started writing. Maybe you’ve been writing for forever and need a new tactic. With this challenge, you’ll explore what you really want as a writer – from the inside out. I dare you to take two hours … Continue reading
An Inner Sanctuary
Today I’d like to share with you a guest blog on Chris Weigand’s site, Faith, Inspiration, and a Cup of Tea. In this article, I talk about how to build a sanctuary in your mind. Writers, this will be … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Writing, Fantasy, gifts for writers, How To, Inspiration, writing craft, writing life, Writing Prompts, Writing Secrets
Tagged creating an inner sanctuary, Darlene Reilley, guest blog, inner sanctuary, level up skills, Spirituality, writers and spirituality, writing craft, writing life
Leave a comment
The Space Between Words by Heather Sargent
Hey, writers! Please welcome hybrid writer Heather Sargent to DarWrites! Heather specializes in weaving poetry and prose – her work is really cool and I think you’ll like her advice on “The Space Between Words!” Take it away, Heather! The … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Writing, guest bloggers, How To, Inspiration, Writer Visits, Writers, writing craft
Tagged For Want and Sound, Heather Sargent, how to write hybrid, hybrid writing, Jenny Boully, Melissa Buzzeo, poetry, prose, Rob Halpern, space between words, The Body: An Essay, words matter
Leave a comment
From the DarWrites Vault: Center of the Storm – You and Writing v.s. anxiety
Today, I need a kick in the pants to write. I’m sitting at a laundry facility, wishing I was down in the pool, waiting for words to come. And of course, when you set aside specific time to write, the … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Writing, Fantasy, Inspiration, writing craft, writing life, Writing Secrets
Tagged beginning writer, beginning writing, center of the storm, Creative Writing, fantasy writing, how to write, kick start writing, writers block, writing, writing craft, writing life, writing secrets
Leave a comment
Life Changer: Inspired Fantasy Writing
I thought this week I’d share my response to the fantasy writing prompt I posted this morning. Enjoy! Life Changer Darlene Reilley She sat cross-legged in a cold room at the base of a retreat in Tibet. It was a … Continue reading
A Fantasy Writing Prompt
Posted in Creative Writing, Fantasy, Inspiration, Writing Prompts
Tagged fantasy, fantasy writing, plot, setting, supernatural writing, theme, writing prompt
Leave a comment
Coffee Talk and Writer Secrets the one with the Spilled Secrets
Hey, writers. How’s the writing going? Did you write last week? Are you planning to write this week? Do you have your beverage? I do – and since it’s a billion degrees out today, I’m drinking water. Lots and lots … Continue reading
Breaking the Rules by Stacey Oberle
Hey, writers! I’d like to welcome back Stacey Oberle and thank her for her contribution to DarWrites! We are so inspired when artists join in! Thanks, Stacey! Breaking the Rules Stacey Oberle My muse has multiple personalities. She … Continue reading
From the Archive: Secret to My Success
When I was in 10th grade, I played sports, did most of my homework, and worked a job after school to help out with costs. I was a latchkey kid, and often saw the TV more than I did my … Continue reading
Leap of Faith
Hey, writers. How’s it going? Have you written? Are you writing? It’s time to take action. Earlier this week, I wrote a poem from my future self talking to my present self – and telling 2017 Darlene to write. … Continue reading
