Description: Writing is an art of solitude. However, writing rarely begins in solitude. In this episode, Gail and Jay have a lively conversation about how writers must be willing to engage with the world before they write. G and J talk about why observing the messy, present world is fertile soil for planting future story seeds. They also provide a fun strategy— for not only passing time while waiting for your kid’s soccer game to start—but for working your imagination and cultivating new writing ideas. If you’re an everyday writer who wants to learn how to discover new ideas and wants to practice a valuable exercise for discovering those ideas then this lively 20 minute episode is a must listen!
Gail’s One Line: We traveled quite a distance to watch our purple-shirted lad drive, chip, and putt, but not nearly as far as the Purple Martins that flashed their iridescence between the ninth green and tenth tee box.
Jay’s One Line: There were no other parents around.
One Line, One Love’s Prompt Invitation:
Observe life’s beautiful mess.
Make a list and check it twice.
Write a sentence and/or story inspired by your observations.
One Line, One Love believes in baby steps.
Sharing your writing is the first step toward pursuing your writing dream.
C’mon — Shine!
Join us with your sentence in the comment section below.
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