Tag Archives: Story ideas

Stimulating Story Ideas

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Kelly Abell

Ever have one of those days where you’re staring at a blank screen with no clue what to write? You’ve had ideas whirling in your mind for months, but now they escape you and you didn’t write them down. How … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip – Why is Reading For Pleasure Important to the Craft of Writing #amwriting

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Kelly Abell

I was working on a story the other day and spending some time reflecting when an email came in from a fan.  The question asked of me was, “How do you find time to read for pleasure?”  I’ll share with … Continue reading →

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Gail Cauble Gurley – How Her Past Influences Her Writing

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Hello there. After a week off I am back on the porch with another southern lady who enjoys sweet tea just as much as I do. I’m joined by North Carolina native Author Gail Cauble Gurley and today she’s sharing … Continue reading →

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Where Story Ideas Come From – Screaming Characters In Your Head #amwriting

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Good Morning! It’s 6:30 am on a chilly Friday morning, and I’m sipping on my coffee, trying to figure out what to write about today. Oh sure I’m working on a novel right now…the third book in my Saving Shenanigans … Continue reading →

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Where Do Story Ideas Come From? Friends and Family #amwriting

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Kelly Abell

I was reading a post on Facebook the other day and it read, “Never tick off a writer or they might kill you off in their next book!” I laughed, but that also started me thinking about this segment of … Continue reading →

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Sheila Lamb – How I Beat Writer’s Block #amwriting

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Kelly Abell

It’s really cold today, for Florida that is, and joining me on the porch is author Sheila Lamb.  We’re bundled up under a fleece blankie with some vanilla lattes discussing how to over come writer’s block.  I find her idea … Continue reading →

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How Do I Protect My Ideas? #amwriting

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Kelly Abell

This week I received an email from Attorney Kathryn Goldman after I signed up to receive this Digital Artists Rip-Off Protection Report. (One I highly recommend you download) This email contained information about idea protection and I wanted to share it. … Continue reading →

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Where Do Story Ideas Come From? – Dreams

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Kelly Abell

  Sweet Dreams… Do you have them? Maybe they’re not so sweet, and you wake up, heart pounding, trying to convince yourself that what you just dreamed didn’t happen? Yep, that’s me, and it happens frequently. So frequently, that I … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip #4 – Books About Writing #amwriting

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Today, I wanted to list some of the books I have read about writing which have helped me along my writing journey. One of the first books is Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life written by Anne Lamott. … Continue reading →

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Where Do Story Ideas Come From? The Daily News #amwriting

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Kelly Abell

They say truth is stranger than fiction. I sure have found that to be the case. Whenever I’m searching for a story idea, I never have to go much farther than my own television. The daily news is a beehive … Continue reading →

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