Category: Poetry
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A Subconscious Exercise
Haven’t done one of these in a while! Lately I’ve been trying to use more creative exercises (not strictly writing; in fact some that are specifically in other creative areas, like art and music) to better and more fully exercise my subconscious. I feel like much of the work of crafting stories happens off the […]
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Words of the Week 3/19/2014 — In which Julie discovers the dark side of an old nursery rhyme
This week’s words: imputation n. an attribution, as of fault or crime; an accusation perfunctory adj. performed out of routine; lacking enthusiasm; apathetic litany n. a recital or repetitive series; a tedious, prolonged account apéritif n. (French) a pre-dinner drink placid n. tranquil; not easily upset or excited; peaceful Now the composition. See if you […]
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Girl in red
Girl in red Dragging a sled Behind her in the snow Red wooden sled Carving white treads Glides through the powder below Red on red Girl riding sled Flurries sent whirling by rose. [Wrote this based on a brief, real image glimpsed out my window in the midst of winter blizzardry this […]
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Illustrated Freewrite 7/28/2013
Was up late with the crickets the other night and couldn’t decide if I wanted to write or play with my markers, stamps, and paint pens. What happened? Runaway illustrated free verse.
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And the first rule of writing on the computer IS:
If you have never seen this before, you may find some context helpful:
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Affirmation for the Artist
Since I decided to pursue my dream of being an author, a number of revelations have occurred to me. The one I want to share today is this: that as writers, artists, musicians, and other independents (at least in the vocational sense)– especially unpublished, un-commissioned, and struggling ones– our affirmation comes largely from within; and […]
Julie Israel 