• Episodes

    Ep 25 Writing Works Wonders – Short Story & Flash Fiction Workshop

    August 29, 2021

    Show Notes, Episode 25, Short Story Workshop

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    Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    Don’t miss this extra dose of motivation, as our writers build their writing muscles! Join Cheryl and Kathy for more writing exercises. This episodes focus on short stories, flash fiction, and micro-fiction. Follow along and enjoy the activities with us as you listen to this episode of Writing Works Wonders! Learning, laughing, and much fun!

    If you have questions, reach out to us- email, social media, phone or text message- we are here!

    • What are the Elements of a Short Story?
    • And how do we sharpen our skills for the 52 Words Contest?

    We have seceral activities to test and build your mettle!

    By the way, we are crazy enough to use these ideas in one writing activity- Friday the 13th, National Kool Aid Day, Blame Someone Else day, and Left-handers day. We will try our hand incorporating these in our writing activities.

    There are several more in the show as well!

    Knock! Knock! It’s opportunity!

    • Writing prompts delivered via email https://bit.ly/WWWZoom
    • Exactly 52 Words Contest details https://bit.ly/WWWContest

    Valuable Episode Resources

    Listening to Short Stories

    • EscapeArtists has four different series available
    • 1 Science Fiction – Escapepod
    • 2 Fantasy PodCastle
    • 3 Horror- Pseudopod
    • 4 Young Adult- Cast of Wonders
    • Selected Shorts- NPR
    • The Moth- NPR
    • Ellerqueen Magazine- Mysteries NLS/BARD Talking Books

    Submitting Short Stories

    • EscapeArtists.net has four different series available
    • 1 Science Fiction – Escapepod
    • 2 Fantasy PodCastle
    • 3 Horror- Pseudopod
    • 4 Young Adult- Cast of Wonders
    • The Moth- NPR
    • Ellerqueen Magazine- mysteries NLS/BARD Talking Books

    Short Story Writing Tips

    • Writers’ Digest
    • The Writer Magazine – NLS, BARD, Talking Books
    • Writing Works Wonders offers
    • Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, & more
    • Workshop episodes on developing characters in writing projects.
    • Our Author Resource page is full of helpful content for writers

    Writing Opportunities

    Contact Information:

    Please Follow Us- We want to be social 😉

    Cheryl McNeil Fisher – Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/

    Dr. Kathleen P. King– Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King’s newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017

    We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community and streamed live on ACB MEDIA Community Channel

    Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/

    Support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/writing-works-wonders

    Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code writing for 40% off for 4 months, and support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers.

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  • Prompts and Responses,  Writing Prompts

    August 27, 2021 Writing Prompt – Conundrum and More!

    August 24, 2021

     

    • Being read on August 27  Zoom call

    Use the following five words to create a 50-75 word story or poem:

    Conundrum, Serendipity, Diabolical, Bamboozled, and kaleidoscope. – 75 word limit. Submit your response below, by email, or voicemail message!

     

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  • Episodes

    Ep 24 Writing Works Wonders – Warm Up Exercises- Writing Workout!

    August 22, 2021

    Show Notes, Episode 24, Writing Warm-Up Exercises

    Topic: Warm Up Exercises- Writing Workout! Prompts, Contests and Fun
    Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King

    Join in for a writing workout! We have a lot to prepare for- contests, open mic, writing prompts and projects galore! Put on your writing workout outfit, it’s time to exercise those writing muscles with Cheryl, Kathy and the virtual group! When we set the timer, just pause the audio, write, and them resume. You may even submit your work to us! Listen in to find out how.

    In this episode, Kathy and Cheryl facilitate writing exercises to practice and discus writing prompts. What’s hard? What is challenging? What do you enjoy? Abd what strategies do you use in responding to writing prompts? Check out what you can learn from the fun, activities, readings, and discussion which develop!

    Several participants read their submissions to the weekly writing prompts. Are you receiving them? If not visit the websitem go to Contact Us and join the email list today. Yes, it is free.

    Valuable Episode Resources

    • The Writer Magazine – NLS, BARD, Talking Books
    • Writing Works Wonders offers
    • Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, & more
    • Workshop episodes on developing characters in writing projects.
    • Our Author Resource page is full of helpful content for writers!
    • Writers’ Digest

    Contact Information:

    Please Follow Us- We want to be social 😉

    Cheryl McNeil Fisher – Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/

    Dr. Kathleen P. King– Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King’s newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017

    We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community and streamed live on ACB MEDIA Community Channel

    Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/

    Support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/writing-works-wonders

    Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code writing for 40% off for 4 months, and support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers.

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  • Prompts and Responses,  Writing Prompts

    August 20, 2021 Writing Prompt – Animals

    August 20, 2021
    • (75 word limit). Imagine you are your favorite animal. Discuss a recent adventure from their point of view. Your short story will be limited to 75 words. If you like, this response could be the start of your Aug. 27 Open Mic reading! Don’t forget to reserve your spot soon..

    Share your response!

    You may share your response by clicking “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated.

    Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.

    RESPONSES

    My Life
    By Carol Mackey
    My name is Twinkle Toes
    I am a chocolate brown cat.
    My brother’s name is Fancy Pants.
    We’ve lived here since we were kittens.
    There’s an upstairs and downstairs.
    Lots of blankets and cushions, dark places to hide,
    sunny windowsills.
    Food choices, clean water, a big litter box.
    A person at the door,
    to let us in and out.
    We are slower now,
    we stay in more,
    Life is Good!

     

    Curious Ginger
    by Marlene Mesot 08/16/2021
    When I go outside my door,
    Like to sniff around, explore.
    Dig down deep inside the earth,
    Lie inside my sweet, cool berth.
    I am Ginger, my color apricot,
    English Mastiff. I am curious a lot.

     

     

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  • Episodes

    Ep 23 Writing Works Wonders – Presenting & Audio Prompting

    August 15, 2021

    Show Notes Episode 23, Audio Prompting

    Guest Author- Anne Chiappetta
    Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King

    Author readings, writing groups, reading perfor,amces, open mics, workshops – authors have so many opportunities to present!

    This episode is truly one of a kind! What a terrific discussion about improving our presentation skills, whether we are sighted, low vision or blind. Listen in as successful authors discuss how they navigate the barriers they encounter.
    Ann Chiappetta, published author, podcaster and performer, shares strategies for audio prompting.

    About Ann Chiappetta
    “Making meaningful connections with others through writing”.
    Since 1998, Ann’s poems, creative nonfiction, essays and fiction have appeared in print journals, online magazines, blogs and small press reviews. Because listening to a story or poem is reading with one’s ears, Ann strives to produce all her writing in audio for people with print disabilities, including performance poetry podcast interviews and informational presentations.

    Ann lives in New York’s historic and beautiful lower Hudson valley and continues to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with her assistive technology.

    • For links to Ann’s books, performances, and past interviews, go to: www.annchiappetta.com
    • Read Ann’s blog: www.thought-wheel.com
    • Join Ann’s monthly author’s email list. Send a blank email to: anniesharesnews+subscribe@groups.io
    • Email: Anniecms64@gmail.com

    Resources for this Episode

    Writing Opportunities

    Contact Us:

    Please Follow Us- We want to be social 😉

    Cheryl McNeil Fisher – Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/

    Dr. Kathleen P. King– Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King’s newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017

    We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community.

    Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/

    Support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/writing-works-wonders

    Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code writing for 40% off for 4 months, and support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers.

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  • Prompts and Responses,  Writing Prompts

    August 6-13, 2021 Writing Prompt – National Kool Aid Day!

    August 13, 2021

     

    • (50 word limit) National Kool Aid Day, Blame Someone Else Day and Left-handers’ Day are all celebrated on August, Friday the 13th, 2021— Let’s keep up the workout frenzy! Where can you travel with this topic ? We already have at least six different twisted directions in mind… We can’t wait to hear your inspired creations! The limit is 50 words, but the genre is your choice!

     

    Share your response!

    You may share your response by clicking “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated.

    Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.

    RESPONSES

     

    A Fun-filled Day
    By Rebeca Valladares
    I hang around a few left-handed folks and they are usually quite feisty, stubborn, and intelligent. So let’s embrace their uniqueness and give them a nice thumbs up on this special day. It’s also national kool-aid day. That is not good for you, but it does taste delicious. Grape and fruit punch please.

     

    Don’t Cry Over Spilled Kool-Aid
    By Abbie Johnson Taylor

    “Mom, Samantha spilled Kool-Aid on the counter,” Nathan said, as I walked into the kitchen on Friday, the 13th.
    “I did not! Nathan wanted to see if he could pour Kool-Aid with his right hand, even though he’s left-handed.”
    “Nathan, you know what you need to do.”
    I pointed to a nearby roll of paper towels.
    “Okay, Mom.” Nathan hung his head and looked like he might cry.

     

    Kool-Aid vs Friday the 13th
    By Cheryl McNeil Fisher

    Kool-Aid Man!
    Versus Freddie Krugar.
    No chance Fred.
    Against all that Sugar.

    “I’m just the Character.
    I’m not to blame.
    ”Your a bad man Freddie.
    Go Now! In Shame.

    Left-handed pitcher,
    Kool-Aid Man Smiles.
    Grab a Cool Glass,
    Let’s Celebrate awhile

     

     

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  • Episodes

    Ep 22 Writing Works Wonders – Success Submitting Your Work

    August 8, 2021

    Show Notes, Episode 22, Success Submitting Your Writing!

    Featured: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King

    Whether you are submitting your writing to a contest, grant competition, book publisher, anthology, magazine, or journal we have you covered!

    Discover invaluable answers and advice to these urgent questions:

    • How do I increase my chances of success?
    • How do I find contests/ publications/publishers in my genre?
    • Why do I need to follow author guidelines?
    • Is proofreading required?
    • What is the publishing process?
    • What do editors really want authors to do?
    • When is the Writing Works Wonders contest beginning?

    Contest & Publication Resources

    • Visit our website for the most updated lists
    • Writing Contest sources listed at Writing Works Wonders.

    Contact Information:

    Let’s Get Social!

    Cheryl McNeil Fisher – Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/

    Dr. Kathleen P. King– Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King’s newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017

    We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community.

    Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/

    Support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/writing-works-wonders

    Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code writing for 40% off for 4 months, and support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers.

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  • Prompts and Responses,  Writing Prompts

    August 1-6, 2021 Writing Prompt – Favorite Character

    August 6, 2021

      • If you were the best friend of your favorite character, what would you both be doing together? (50 word limit)

     

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    RESPONSES

    Country Road

    By Ann Chiappetta

    I would ride the rutted tracks and roads with country vet, Dr. Herriot and his beagle, Sam. Farm odors would assail my nose. We would hum to a classical radio station, the rise and fall of the heathered hills fading into the mist.

     

     

     

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  • Prompts and Responses,  Writing Prompts

    July 23- August 1, 2021 Writing Prompt- Community

    August 1, 2021
    •  THE WONDER OF COMMUNITY- Describe the wonder of community. You might refer to writing community, support community, conference,  or any community of your choice! (50 words or less)

     

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    RESPONSES


    A Family Of My Own
    By Rebeca Valladares


    Hello friends and neighbors, my name is Rebeca and I have been a stay at home mom for 14 years. I live with my four incredible children and my life partner/best friend.
    They are the most important people in my life, and I feel that we all work together as a team so that we can be productive and make each day count. We are also blessed to have a small community of close friends who are there for us during difficult times and during special moments as wel.

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