Writing Exercise
2026: The Year of Writing and More Writing...
Happy New Year!! 2025 is over, which does have me a little down. It was an exciting year, especially for Jane Austen fans as it was Austen's 250th birthday this past December. I had really wished to do more throughout the year to celebrate this but unfortunately found myself with not much time or energy to do that. And maybe that is why I am very excited for this new year.
By The Austen Shelf2 months ago in Writers
It's Winter . Top Story - January 2026.
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What If? Writing Exercise for Fiction Writers prompts The Exercise —Write a scene involving two characters. Have the point-of-view character presume something entirely different about the situation from what the other character's overt behavior seems to imply. For example, a landlord comes to visit, and the tenant suspects that it isn't a visit but an inspection. Make up several situations in which one character can fantasize or project or suspect or even fear what another character is thinking. The Objective - To show how your characters can use their imaginations to interpret the behavior and dialogue of other characters.
By Denise E Lindquist2 months ago in Writers
Five Stars for Dying
The day I was killed was the best day of my life. It just did, mostly because it got me out of Wednesday. The universe that morning was calling the roll, and I was not so much as present. My toaster felt the need to turn my bagel into a mini frisbee.
By Diane Foster2 months ago in Writers
Making A Short Story Less Long
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What If? Writing Exercise for Fiction Writers prompts The Exercise — Here are the events that might make a long short story. Write a scenario in which you indicate + Where you would place a full scene or incidental scene. + Where you would use summaries, either narrative summaries or summarized scenes and indirect discourse. The Objective - To learn to identify which parts of a story should be presented in a scene and which parts of a story should be summarized. To develop an understanding of pace.
By Denise E Lindquist2 months ago in Writers
She Said Happy New Years!
Ten years ago we formed BittenappleTV to showcase the little guys with the big dreams. To let them share all about their projects. To also run around the Tri State Area and beyond showing off all the events and things around. Taking a Bite out of the Apple and sharing it with you.
By WrittenWritRalf2 months ago in Writers
ChatGPT as a Business Partner: How AI is Revolutionizing Operations, Marketing, and Innovation. AI-Generated.
ChatGPT Is No Longer a Tool — It’s a Low-Key Business Partner Introduction: More Than Just a Tool For years, businesses treated AI as a fancy calculator—useful, but limited. Enter ChatGPT, and suddenly that perception changes. It’s no longer just a tool; it’s quietly stepping into the role of a business partner. Imagine a coworker who works 24/7, never complains, and can brainstorm ideas in seconds—that’s ChatGPT. From drafting emails to analyzing market trends, it’s handling tasks that used to eat up hours of human time. And the surprising part? Companies are noticing that it doesn’t just follow instructions—it offers insights, suggests improvements, and even inspires creativity. It’s subtle, almost invisible in its support, but its impact is undeniable. What once was a novelty is now becoming a silent partner in strategy sessions, marketing campaigns, and product development. In short, businesses are discovering that ChatGPT isn’t just a helper—it’s someone you’d want in the room when decisions are being made.
By David John2 months ago in Writers
Language Differences
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What If? Writing Exercise for Fiction Writers prompts The Exercise — Examine a scene you are having trouble with, one that (1) demands action, although not necessarily physical action, and (2) provides a turning point in your story. If you don’t yet have such a scene in your story, try writing one. Make it at least three pages long, although five pages will give you a greater chance to develop the personal dynamics and show how the balance of power can keep changing. Tish, discovering that Mort has cheated her in a business deal, confronts him with evidence that would stand up in court, forcing him to return funds he has stolen. Alycia, a charming jewel thief, is caught in the act by her intended victim — an attractive diamond merchant — and seduces him, ensuring both his silence and the gift of a handsomely insured necklace. The Objective — To show that by the time the scene is over the position of dominance has changed while the characters remain consistent and credible throughout.
By Denise E Lindquist2 months ago in Writers
