There are many ways to get ideas for novels. 1. Draw from personal experiences: Think about events or people in your own life that have made an impact on you. You can use these experiences as a starting point for your novel. I do this often while writing YA’s. I typically think of experiences my…
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3 TIPS FOR CREATIVITY
1. Embrace curiosity: Stay curious and open-minded about the world around you. Ask questions, explore new ideas, and seek out diverse experiences that can inspire your creativity. 2. Engage in new experiences: Break out of routines and try new activities, hobbies, and adventures. Exposure to different perspectives and environments can stimulate fresh ideas and ways…
READING TO KIDS
Reading to your kids is incredibly beneficial for their development and overall well-being. Here are some reasons why you should make it a regular practice: 1. Language Development: Reading aloud exposes children to a wide range of vocabulary, sentence structures, and language patterns. This helps them develop strong language skills and increases their understanding of…
LETTER TO MY YOUNGER SELF
Dear Younger Self, I know that you often worry about your writing skills and how they will develop over time. I want to assure you that with each new book you write, your skills will improve and continually develop. It’s a natural progression that will allow you to find your rhythm, method, and voice. When…
Stranger in the Mushroom Patch
The fourth installment of the delightful adventure Mischief Series is now available Excerpt From Stranger in the Mushroom Patch – Amanda M. Thrasher, This material is protected by copyright. Monsieur Pierre caught a glimpse of Boris’s arm in a midway forward motion in such a manner it could only mean one thing—a moss bomb was…
The Ghost of Whispering Willow
Excerpt from The Ghost of Whispering Willow Chapter 3 A Presence: “I can see you!” With the last camera finally in place, Stewart was ready to get out of the Willows and head for home. He had a sense of uneasiness, which had suddenly swept over him for no apparent reason. Not understanding or expecting…
Do YOU feel NORMAL yet?
We are three and half months into the new year, 2021, and things are just now starting to feel normal around here, at least to me, anyway. It seems as if we’ve been in a holding pattern for over a year here at PRPP, and in reality, we have. We took drastic strategic steps to…
Thanksgiving 2020
In this new world of COVID, everything that we’re used to has changed. I can’t remember a time before now where we’ve been asked to limit how many people join us around the table for thanksgiving dinner or cancel regular activities altogether. Officials have recommended limiting your house guests, opening windows while you eat, or…
Trick or Treat? Celebrating At Home
Trick or Treat? October is right around the corner—cooler weather, hot chocolate, and of course, Halloween. What will Halloween look like during a pandemic? Many cities have already canceled Halloween’s typical festivities, such as Haunted Houses, large parties, and have even gone as far as recommending kids bypass trick or treating altogether. Personally, given the…
Working From Home
Like most people, I’ve been tuning in a lot more lately to the local news. Sometimes it can be quite depressing, but I watch it faithfully anyway. They’ve recently discussed employees that were forced to work from home during COVID, returning to work. Fortunately, most new to staying at home workers were pleasantly surprised, finding…