New: thewritersblockAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krzzansteemhive-180932hive-185836hive-150122hive-183959hive-166405photographyhive-188619hive-101145hive-144064hive-184714hive-145157hive-183397uncommonlabbitcoinhive-103599hive-193186hive-193637hive-113376hive-139150krsuccessTrendingNewHotLikersameliabartlett (58)in isleofwrite • 5 years agoTime Capsule in a Hatbox ~ Short Story | 5 Minute FreewriteWatching my life packed into boxes has been less nauseating than I expected, but there’s still the attic to tackle. Where there was artwork next to vining plants and tchotchkes from my years of…ameliabartlett (58)in isleofwrite • 5 years agoStranger than Fiction ~ Flash Fiction | 5 Minute FreewriteThe file arrived on my desk at 4:50 pm on a Friday. Remains of my fourth cup of coffee lay like sludge in the styrofoam cup on my desk, their rancid smell urging me to peel out early if I could go…shadowspub (70)in hoaxes • 6 years agoNot All Hoaxes Happen On April Fools DayWe kick off April with of course, April Fools Day. A day during which pranking people is expected. The origins of the day is uncertain. It has been linked to the ancient Roman festival of Hilaria…katrina-ariel (65)in poetry • 6 years agoPOEM: A Conversation with RumiSo… The lows have been low lately. It's not all bad, but wowza, there's a hell of an undertow. I got this poem climbing out of one such low. It feels like Rumi, to me. The conversation. The…katrina-ariel (65)in poetry • 6 years agoPOEM: WhirlpoolPoetry is often like bleeding words, or painting therapeutic pictures of moments in time. Thoughts and emotions are purged into art. Whirlpool It’s sweet of you To ask how I feel, But I…katrina-ariel (65)in poetry • 6 years agoPOEM: As Many Times as it TakesI’ve been hiding lately, needing downtime and me time. Binge-watching Shadowhunters and Arrow on Netflix and editing manuscripts has been my go-to, rather than recording music and doing videos.…katrina-ariel (65)in poetry • 6 years agoPOEM: Trekking Through the EmptyThis poem has been pulled from my Steem blog for use in publication. Thank you for your interest in my writing! Please visit me on Twitter for current content: Original writing by Katrina…thewritersblock (64)in publishing • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.What's Happenin'What an exciting time for Steemhouse Publishing! We have new faces on the team and fresh new energy in leadership. With our first book launch drawing nearer every day, it seems the time is right to…katrina-ariel (65)in poetry • 6 years agoPOEM: Snowy ThoughtsMy window frames a soft painting In shades of grey and green and brown, Tree bows weighed down By the cold, fluffy presence of water. Water that will melt and flow When Spring finally sneaks…katrina-ariel (65)in poetry • 6 years agoPOEM: Knife-edge WhisperThis poem has been pulled from my Steem blog for use in publication. Thank you for your interest in my writing! Please visit me on Twitter for current content: Yeah, so… I’ll try to post…thewritersblock (64)in anarchapulco • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Steemhouse Publishing Has a Representative at AnarchapulcoThe Steemhouse representative at Anarcapulco will be me, @michelios . In fact, I’m already here, in Acapulco, killing time on the beach until the conference. I didn’t publish much on Steem in the…carolkean (66)in freewrite • 6 years agoIn a Pig's Ear - Day 478: 5 Minute Freewrite: Sunday - Prompt: pig's earsource "I'm heading out for some pig's ears," he said. "In a pig's ear, you are," she muttered. Sure, he was going to the store for pig’s ears. He drove to the Farm and Fleet with the…katrina-ariel (65)in poetry • 6 years agoPOEM: Give Me MoreI’m rewriting one of my manuscripts and listening to epic music while crafting sex scenes. Yep. Sure am. This poem is my way to procrastinate. The good news is I’m about fifty pages from the end…rhondak (66)in poetry • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.BreatheFrom every indication, it does seem that I am now writing poetry. I can say that it's great catharsis. @katrina-ariel, thank you for listening to me rage and vent, and for inspiring me to poem…katrina-ariel (65)in poetry • 6 years agoPOEM: Naked HonestyThere I was again this morning, on my mat with words coming. Had to stop and get my notebook to let them out. It’s amazing how many times lyrics start flowing when I’m doing yoga, moving energy…thewritersblock (64)in publishing • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Steemhouse Publishing: "High Kill" Proof Copy Has Arrived!What a milestone for The Writers’ Block! Yesterday, UPS delivered the first proof copy of High Kill, soon to be our maiden book launch in the U.S. and English-speaking international markets.…carolkean (66)in book • 6 years agoStory Structure: The Key to Successful Fiction - Red Sneaker Writers Series #1 - by William BernhardtWhat do readers get from your book? How do you reward them for spending their time in your fictional world? source: Goodreads I read this book more than once over the years, and as…katrina-ariel (65)in poetry • 6 years agoPOEM: The Storm Wants OutThe sword in me trembles, Raging, Wanting to slice through Rules and stupidity, Banks and governments, Fine print and followers. The warrior in me Screams But I am silent. The place where…katrina-ariel (65)in poetry • 6 years agoPOEM: I’m Not BrokenOh, the perfect wave. Wouldn't that be nice? Every once in a while life gives us one of those, but just as often the wave takes us out. It’s frustrating when you want to do something but you…carolkean (66)in freewritehouse • 6 years agoBanned as a Reviewer - Beware the permissions you grant! - your friends can be held against youBanned, Prohibited, Blocked from ever posting another Amazon review from my existing account, and Every Review I Ever Posted is GONE for good, never to be reinstated. Authors, Build Your…