Writing 
For thoughts on writing and the creative process.
Writing Challenge 42
It’s time for a Writing Challenge! Each month, The Poisoned Martini presents a photo to spark your creativity. Such images, because of their visual nature, vividly speak to writers and spark ideas for writing. View the image below and write a scene, a short story, a chapter, a novella, or maybe even a novel. Consider… Read More ›
Writing Challenge 41
It’s time for a Writing Challenge! Each month, The Poisoned Martini presents a photo to spark your creativity. Such images, because of their visual nature, vividly speak to writers and spark ideas for writing. View the image below and write a scene, a short story, a chapter, a novella, or maybe even a novel. Consider… Read More ›
Hosting a Murder Mystery III
Revisiting and refining themes. Have you ever hosted a murder mystery party? It can be a lot of fun. The idea of hosting one certainly appealed to me, having participated in a few over the years. As a mystery writer, I particularly liked the idea of crafting an original mystery rather than using an out-of-the-box… Read More ›
Writing Challenge 40
Blog Week VI kicks off with a new writing challenge. Each month, The Poisoned Martini presents a photo to spark your creativity. Such images, because of their visual nature, vividly speak to writers and spark ideas for writing. View the image below and write a scene, a short story, a chapter, a novella, or maybe… Read More ›
Writing Challenge 39
February brings a potentially romantic setting for this month’s writing challenge… Each month, The Poisoned Martini presents a photo to spark your creativity. Such images, because of their visual nature, vividly speak to writers and spark ideas for writing. View the image below and write a scene, a short story, a chapter, a novella, or… Read More ›
Writing Challenge 38
This month’s challenge brings a quartet of images that may tell a story of a journey. Each month, The Poisoned Martini presents a photo to spark your creativity. Such images, because of their visual nature, vividly speak to writers and spark ideas for writing. View the image below and write a scene, a short story, a… Read More ›
Writing Challenge 37
This month’s challenge fits in with the holiday season… Each month, The Poisoned Martini presents a photo to spark your creativity. Such images, because of their visual nature, vividly speak to writers and spark ideas for writing. View the image below and write a scene, a short story, a chapter, a novella, or maybe even… Read More ›
Writing Challenge 36
Another writing challenge comes in the form of a mysterious crate… Each month, The Poisoned Martini presents a photo to spark your creativity. Such images, because of their visual nature, vividly speak to writers and spark ideas for writing. View the image below and write a scene, a short story, a chapter, a novella, or… Read More ›
Writing Challenge 35
This month’s writing challenge takes you to a creepy spot … a gallows, perhaps? Each month, The Poisoned Martini presents a photo to spark your creativity. Such images, because of their visual nature, vividly speak to writers and spark ideas for writing. View the image below and write a scene, a short story, a chapter,… Read More ›
Writing Challenge 34
Do you have something to confess? This month’s writing challenge lends itself to writing about secrets, sins, forgiveness, or perhaps something more. Each month, The Poisoned Martini presents a photo to spark your creativity. Such images, because of their visual nature, vividly speak to writers and spark ideas for writing. View the image below and… Read More ›
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