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Resource Menu

• • Author Clinics.
  • Author Interviews.
  • Writing Prompts
  • Writing and Publishing Resources
    • Publishing and Narrators 
    • Submitting Your Writing
    • Writing Contests 
  • Author Presentation Skills
  • Author Branding and Marketing
  • Podcasting for Authors
  • Website Creation for Authors
  • Special Topics
  • Support for Individuals with Visual Impairment

Author Clinics

Writing Works Wonders!      Author Clinics 

              On-demamd audio support!    ~~~    Just-in-Time Learning!
Accelerate your productivity and be inspired with these focused, short topics.  Author Clinics concisely present critical topics to supercharge our listeners’ day! These  brief, energizing segments are unique innovations only available from Writing Works Wonders. From Kindle Publishing to social media, audio prompting for presenting, marketing and Chapbooks, it is an expansive topic list and continues to grow!

Author Interviews

Our special collection of       Author Interviews

The inside story  on everything writing from award-winning authors! Packed with  fun, insight, revelations, special readings, and Shhhh, even secrets, these interviews never disappoint.

Writing Prompts from Writing Works Wonders!

• Read writing prompts and responses from our community
• Submit your responses to our writing prompts.  Submit Writing Prompt Response
• Sign-up to receive our free weekly writing prompts and emails.

 Writing* and Publishing Resources

• World Building Research: So many great topics of time period-specific research
• The Writer’s Knowledge Base: A search engine built just for writers!
• One Stop for Writers -A terrific collection of writer’s templates/worksheets: All of One Stop’s popular checklists on all areas of writing craft are now hosted on a public page of the site! Download and print for your own use, or share them online.
• Research literary devices to learn and employ
• Onomatopoeia Dictionary: Need to write a sound? Here’s how.
• Mythology: https://pantheon.org/
• Grammar and language: www.dictionary.com and www.thesaurus.com
• Check Copyright/Open Source-Project Gutenberg (One way to check if you need to get permission to quite a source.)

Publishing and Narrating Services

• Special Episodes  with expert discussions on writing and  submitting your work for publication!
  • Episode 26- Marlene Mesot Interview discusses some of these resources
  • Episode 11 about KDP – Kindle Direct Publishing
• Ingram Spark Publications – https://www.ingramspark.com
• KDP – Kindle Direct https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/
• DLD Books – https://www.dldbooks.com
• Narrators at FindAwayVoices – https://findawayvoices.com/

Submitting Your Writing

BONUS TIP:  Look for unsolicited submissions (no agent j required)

• Special Episodes  with expert discussions on writing and  submitting your work for publication!
  • Episode 22  – Successful Submissions
  • Episode  25- Short Story Writing Resources  
  • Episode 28 -Robert Kingett Interview – Coming in September
• Contests, Open Mic, and writing prompt opportunities at Writing Works Wonders!
• Paying Markets List – Particularly for authors with disabilities- by Robert Kingett
  • Paying markets page link.
  • Subscribe by email to this list
• Chicken Soup for the Soul
• Authors Publish – Announcements by email
• Poets and Writers – Searchable database
• Writer’s Digest
• Guideposts
• The Writer- newsletter
•  Magnets and Ladders
• Breath and Shadow
• Writer’s Grapevine (Patty Fletcher)
• Look for kist of publications here
  • Mystery Writers of America mysterywriters.org
  • Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors of America. SFWA.org
  • Extensive list Professional writing association https://contentwonk.com/writers-organizations/
• Comprehensive List

Grants and Scholarships

• USA Federal Grants database
• Funding database – Private and public funding
• Reader’s Digest grants
• Grants from state and local government, local arts,  and other community organizations
• Professional associations by area
• American Council of the Blind – Educational scholarships
  • Also check ACB’s state and special interest affiliates
• CCLVI  -Educational scholarships
• Friends in Art Scholarship -Support for students in North America for achievement, talent, and excellence in the arts.

Writing Contests

• Special Episodes  with expert discussions on  submitting to contests!
  • Episode 22  

• Poets and Writers – Searchable database
• Writer Works Wonders’ Contests!
• Authors Publish email list
• Writer’s Digest
• Guideposts
• The Writer- newsletter of contests
• Local library newsletters and email lists

Author Presentations Skills

Audio Prompting – Special Resource Page!

• Help for visually impaired and blind authors – Resources, photos, equipment, free software, and Audio for Episode 23 Audio Promoting with Anne Chiappetta

Develop Public Speaking Skills

• VIP Online Toastmasters -Develop public speaking skills virtually with a group focused on the needs of presenters who are  visually impaired.
• Open Mic events on Writing Works Wonders
• Behind Our Eyes –– Opportunities for members to participate in readings
• Friends in Art – More opportunities – Friends in Art members to read their work. Writers, artists, performers, etc – Special Interest Affiliate of ACB

Author Branding and Marketing

Social Media Platforms

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Clubhouse
• LinkedIn
• Pinterest

Social Media Management Tools

• Buffer
• Woofy
• Hootsuite
• Loomly
• SocialOomph

Mailing List Platforms

• Mailer Lite
• Mail Chimp
• SendinBlue.com
• Constant Contact

Website Platforms and How-To

• Writing Works Wonders new book! – Coming soon!
• How-To Design Author Websites
  • Creating an Author’s Website- 2021 article
  • 5 Things Authors Website Need for Success

URL Purchasing – Buy your web address

Podcasting for Authors

• Podcasting Introduction -Episode 21.
  • Podcasting provides authors powerful strategies to build their  readership and brand.  This informative episode explains why and how authors can start podcasting in non-technical terms (plain speak, please!) Kathy and Cheryl  discuss  specific guidance, offer assistance, and explain the benefits of podcasting.  Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your success! Kathy started podcasting in 2005. She is known for explaining the details simply, for all levels of experience; she writes  books and teaches workshops on podcasting.   

1. Podcast platform/host (we use Pinecast.com)
2. Content- Determine your focus for each episode.
3. Record
4. Edit audio file
5. Upload  audio file to your podcast platform (#1)
6. Add title and show notes
7. Save 
8. Complete! Your host now automatically distributes your ‘feed”/code.

1. Name of podcast
2. Graphic/logo (recommended)
3. Description
4. Designated email
5. Setup podcast platform/host account—Now you have a url and a feed (a url address which the podcast directories use to receive your episodes).
6. Optional- website. Use web page available on some podcast platforms or build separate one

Website Creation for Authors

Related Resources

• Hostgator
• Godaddy

• Generate Press. Highly accessible for creator and user.

• Accessibility
• Backup
  • UpDraft
• Broken Link Checker
  • Link Checker
• Statistics
  • WPStats
• Security
  • Word Fence

Website How-To Books/Articles

• Writing Works Wonders’ new book! -no available
  

   

Special Topics for Authors

Publisher Related

• 100 Publishing terms.
• Accessible Manuscript Submission Template- by Robert Kingett

Building Characters – Resources for Authors

• Detailed character development charts.
• Brief, Free Novel Writing Worksheets (PDF format)
•  The Character Therapist: Learn more about your characters by putting them on the couch?

Support for Individuals with Visual Impairment

General Resources

• American Council of the Blind (ACB)- Flagship nonprofit  organization and community of  blind and visually impaired individuals. ACB advocates for equality of people who are blind and visually impaired, inspires community, and connects us with education, resources, and each other to support our independence.
• ACB Community and Events– Daily schedule of virtual events hosted by ACB Communiy/ Participation open to everyone.
• Airs LA – Free, recorded news, magazines and news shows available online.
• Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI)– ACB special interest affiliate focusing on low vision needs, all welcome.
• Guide Dog Users Inc.– Valuable resource, community and ACB special interest affiliate for those interested in or owning guide dogs.
• Hadley Institute – Free technology, life skills, and Braille on-line, on-demand instruction for indiviudals who are blind or low vision.
• Insightful Publications -Publisher of resource handbooks for the blind and visually impaired communities. E-mail: insightfulpub@gmail.com
• State Affiliates of American Council of the Blind
• Thriving while Blind Community- Especially focused on supporting children who are blind and their parents.

For Writers

• Episode 28  – Includes accessibility in publishing and resources- Author Interview Robert Kingett- Coming in September 2021
  • Paying Markets List for authors with disabilities- by Robert Kingett
  • Manuscript Submission Template – screen reader compatible- by Robert Kingett
• Behind Our Eyes –Visit site for details.
• Friends in Art – Writers, artists, performers, etc – Special Interest Affiliate of American Council of the Blind.
• VIP Online Toastmasters -Develop public speaking skills virtually with a group focused on the needs of presenters who are  visually impaired.
  

 Scholarships

• American Council of the Blind – Educational scholarships
  • Also check ACB’s state and special interest affiliates for more funding options.
• Scheigert Scholarship Program -Educational scholarships for higher education students with low vision. (Administered by CCLVI.)
• Friends in Art Scholarship -Support for students in North America for achievement, talent, and excellence in the arts.

Cheryl, Kathy and Writing Works Wonders Wins the 2022 Vernon C. Henley Award!

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Join the Party! Celebrate our award with guests, games, and laughter.  American Council of the  Blind’s  (ACB)’Board of Publications recognized Cheryl, Kathy and Writing Works Wonders with a prestigious award at the annual convention.  Learn  about the meaning of this achievement, nomination process, and join the celebration!

Members of the committee presented the award to Cheryl and Kathy on this call! Fun, games and memories to share! Don’t miss this terrific virtual party.

So put on your party hat and enjoy the Writing Works Wonders celebration.

From poems to book excerpts, commercial jingles to nursery rhymes revamped, this episode presents Writing Works Wonders’ SUMMER 2022 OPEN MIC Celebration! We know you will enjoy the fun and entertainment as we explore the vast and varied talent of our extended community of writers!

Join in  in the fun next time!

Why are our Open Mics such great opportunities? Because they’re distributed widely. Not only are they streamed live on ACB Media, but also recorded and re-distributed via podcasts through multiple outlets. From Apple podcast, to iHeart Radio and Pandora, ACB MEDIA to Overcast and Alexa, Google Home and Audible, listeners worldwide will be able to enjoy your work through the Writing Works Wonders Open Mic podcast episode.

Everybody who participates in the Open Mic will then have a recording of their work, and may share the link via email, social media, text and/or on their website. What a terrific way to celebrate and introduce new people to your  talented work. The cyber universe is waiting for you!

Readers Available! 

Don’t forget, if you prefer, we also offer to find a designated reader for you. Just email Cheryl and Kathy atinfo@writingworkswonders.com and we’ll work it out with you. We want to celebrate you.

• Podcasting Introduction -Episode 21.
  
  • Podcasting provides authors powerful strategies to build their  readership and brand.  This informative episode explains why and how authors can start podcasting in non-technical terms (plain speak, please!) Kathy and Cheryl  discuss  specific guidance, offer assistance, and explain the benefits of podcasting.  Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your success! Kathy started podcasting in 2005. She is known for explaining the details simply, for all levels of experience; she writes  books and teaches workshops on podcasting.   

1. Podcast platform/host (we use Pinecast.com)
2. Content- Determine your focus for each episode.
3. Record
4. Edit audio file
5. Upload  audio file to your podcast platform (#1)
6. Add title and show notes
7. Save 
8. Complete! Your podcast host now automatically distributes your ‘feed”/code.

1. Name of podcast
2. Graphic/logo (recommended)
3. Description
4. Designated email
5. Setup podcast platform/host account—Now you have a url and a feed (a url address which the podcast directories use to receive your episodes).
6. Optional- website. Use web page available on some podcast platforms or build separate one

Write with Friends!

Join the learning, fun and motivation of weekly writing prompts from Writing Works Wonders (WWW)! Always free, always inspiring! Have the writing prompts your way! You have choices of how to submit your responses to these writing prompts and how to receive them. Write  more with Writing Works Wonders!

Our Writing Prompts 

Click the title below to  access prompts and responses.

3/15/24 Writing prompt, travel, and more
3.1   Writing prompt – three words
2/2/24 Writing prompt, a cookie!
1/19/24  Writing prompt
1/5/24 Writing prompt two options!
12/1/23 writing prompt = three words
11/17/23 writing prompt, walking through the leaves
11/3/23 writing prompt. Cold, windy, warm, cozy
October 20, 20 23–3 words
October  six, 2023 coffee, tea, and….
September 29 – Sun and air.
Sept  15 . Three words.
Aug 18.  Unfamiliar.
August 4. Box!
July 21, 2023 what happens next?
July 14, 2023, memoir follow up
6/16/2023 prompt – summer vacation
6/2 3 words
May 19 science fiction, prompt
May 5–2 words
April 21 – 3 words
April 14 – Magical
March 17 –  Contretemps
March 3 -3words
Feb 17, 2023. Writing prompt -You wake up ..
Feb 3 writing prompt – three words
Jan 20, 2023 -Writing Prompt Nonsense
Jan 13 2023 – Writing Prompts Encouragement!
Dec. 23 – Jan 6 2023 – Writing Prompts Bonanza!
Dec. 16 – Writing Prompt – Collywobbles and more!
Dec. 9 – Writing Prompt – Dialogue
Dec. 2 – Writing Prompt – Cattywampus
Nov. 18 –  Dec 2   – Thanksgiving
Nov. 11 – Falling Back
Nov. 4 – Writing Prompt – Midnight  Music
Oct 28- Writing Prompt – Finish Story!
Oct. 21 Writing Prompts – Words!
Oct. 14 – writing prompt – Superhero
Oct. 7 Writing Prompt – Sidewalk
Sept. 30 – Fairies, and more
Sept 23 – Book Review
Sept 16 – Teddy bear
Sept 2 and 9- Prompt-Labor Day!
Aug 26 – 4 Words- Drought…
Aug 19 – Cardinal, Bluejay and wind
Aug 12 – Stupendous
Aug 5 – StoryWorld
July 29- Nursery Rhyme
July 22- Writing Prompt – National Celebrations!
July 8 & 15 – Writing Prompt – Summer Watersport
July 1 – Writing Prompt – Four Words
June 24 Writing Prompt – Hot Air Balloon
June 17 – Writing Prompt:  Water Experiences
June 10 – Writing Prompt – Thriller Mystery!
June 3 – Writing Prompt – Use these 4 Words
May 20 – Writing Prompt – Jeep 150 Words
May 13 – Writing Prompt – Memoir
May 6 – Writing Prompt –  Jeep and Goats
April 29 – Writing Prompt – 4 Words
April 22 – Writing Prompt – Digging Dog
April 8 – Writing Prompt – Fairies!
April 1 – Writing Prompt- At the Pool
March 25 – Writing Prompt- Rainbow
March 18 Writing Prompt- Open Mic
March 11 – Writing Prompt – Sheriff
March 4 – Writing Prompts- Time Portal
Feb. 25- Writing Prompt – Tree
Feb. 18 – Writing Prompt – Continue the Story
Feb. 11 – Writing Prompt – Describe Yourself
Feb. 4 – Writing Prompt – “As I opened the door….
Jan. 28 – Writing Prompt – Include These Five Words
Jan. 21 – Writing Prompt – Snow Day
Jan 14, 2022 Writing Prompt – Dreams for 2022
Jan 7, 2022 Writing Prompt – Junk!
Dec. 17 – ACB Community Impact?
Dec 10 – Enrichment? Inspiration?
Nov 26 & Dec 3 – Six Word Story
November 17 – Writing Prompt –  100 Words of Thanksgiving!
November 12 – Writing Prompt – Hope!
November 5 Writing Prompt – Grumpy, Snarky…..
October 29- Writing Prompt – Bandanas, Cats & More!
October 22- Writing Prompt- Conversation
October 15 -BONUS Writing Prompt- In the Hiding Place?
October 15- Writing Prompt- Home, Home on the Ranch
October 8 -Writing Prompt- Cat/Dog?
October 1, Writing Prompt – Fall
Sept. 24- Writing Prompt, Old West Use 5!
Sept.17, 2021 Writing Prompt – Country
Sept. 10 Writing Prompt – Suitcase
Sept. 3, 2021 Writing Prompt- Parade
August 27, 2021 Writing Prompt – Conundrum and More!
August 20, 2021 Writing Prompt – Animals
August 6-13, 2021 Writing Prompt – National Kool Aid Day!
August 1-6, 2021 Writing Prompt – Favorite Character
July 23- August 1, 2021 Writing Prompt- Community
July 16-23, 2021 Writing Prompt – The Wonder of Summer

— Scroll down to view an expanded  list of prompts and responses. 

Please note, writing prompt responses are listed on this page by permission of the individual authors. These individual authors retain the copyright to the respective writings. All rights are reserved. 

Participate – Write with Colleagues & Friends!

How to Submit Your Writing Prompt Responses

• Submit as a comment on this page  
• Submit via email Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com
• Submit by voicemail or text message: 347-467-0221
• Read on the Zoom call (sometimes)

How to Receive the WWW Writing Prompts

• Join the weekly email list- –Sign-Up for Our Email List
• Visit  this same page  each week –Bookmark this link
• Listen to the podcast  episodes on smart phones, computers, Alexa, and Google Home.
• Listen to the episodes on our Episode web page, 

Writing Prompts –  Expanded List

• This list is formatted for scrolling and is vey screen reader friendly. You can read the prompts one after the other.  
• To read more, click the date. You will access the full writing prompt, responses, and any comments.
• Enjoy!

• 3/15/24 Writing prompt, travel, and more
  Writing Prompt 100 words or less. Genre of your choice. Please use the following three words in your response. Travel, event, and enthusiastic. Enjoy this writing prompt. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu 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 12-48 hours. Thanks 
• 3.1 Writing prompt – three words
  Writing Prompt 100 words or less. Genre of your choice. Please use the following three words in your response. Green, magic, rainbow. Enjoy this writing prompt. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu 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 12-48 hours. Thanks 
• 2/2/24 Writing prompt, a cookie!
  Writing Prompt 100 words or less. Genre of your choice. Persuade us what is the best way to eat a black and white cookie? The black-and-white cookie is about 4 inches in diameter usually and has a line down the middle. The frosting on one side is chocolate and frosting on the other side is vanilla. Enjoy this writing prompt. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu 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 12-48 hours. Thanks 
• 1/19/24 Writing prompt
  Writing Prompt Use the following words in your response animal of your choice perpetuate astronomical Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu 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 12-48 hours. Thanks 
• 11/3/23 writing prompt. Cold, windy, warm, cozy
  Writing Prompt Write a your response, using cold, windy, warm, cozy 75 words or less. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu 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 12-48 hours. Thanks 
• October 20, 20 23–3 words
  Writing Prompt Write a your response, using ghost, horse, and curtain! 75 words or less. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu 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 12-48 hours. Thanks 
• October six, 2023 coffee, tea, and….
  Writing Prompt Write a your response, using coffee or tea and mystery! 100  words or less. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu 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 12-48 hours. Thanks 
• September 29 – Sun and air.
  Writing Prompt Write a free Form poem using the words: Sun and air. 50 75 words or less. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu 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 12-48 hours. Thanks 
• Sept 15 . Three words.
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us!  100 words or less:   9/15/23 writing prompt. Scally wag. Serendipity. Spirit. Squash Pick three or use all four 🙂 Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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 12-48 hours. Thanks 
• Aug 18. Unfamiliar.
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us!  100 words or less:   8/18/23 writing prompt. I thought I heard a noise. Looking around, I realized I did not recognize my surroundings. I started to back away when… Finish the story using up to 100 additional words max. Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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 12-48 hours. Thanks 
• August 4. Box!
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us!  100 words or less:   8/4/23 writing prompt. 100 words or less. Three choices. I am … I wish … An older woman went into her spare bedroom and looked under the bed and found a box. She pulled it out, and. Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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 12-48 hours. Thanks 
• July 21, 2023 what happens next?
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us!  100 words or less:   July 21, 2023   writing prompt 100 words or less. It’s a beautiful sunny day. Suddenly the wind picks up. You no longer see or feel the sun. Then you hear the loud cracks of thunder. What happens next?   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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 12-48 hours. Thanks 
• July 14, 2023, memoir follow up
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 150 words or less:   July 14, 2023   writing prompt During our last zoom writing workshop, we explored memoir writing. Pick a scene  or special event  from your family history. Use this as the basis for developing your writing entry. Because it’s memoir, be certain to include emotions. You might consider adding dialogue in your response.   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• 6/16/2023 prompt – summer vacation
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 100 words or less:   June 16 writing prompt You are on the sitting on the bus next to your best friend. It is the last day of school and you have two months of summer ahead. Write a conversation between the friends. 100 words or less.   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• 6/2 3 words
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 100 words or less:   Week of  6/2/23 how about for the prompt? Rain Wind Send     Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• May 19 science fiction, prompt
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 100 words or less:   Week of  5/19/23   In the middle of the night, a bright light and screeching sound filled my room. As my eyes focused, I saw two large humanoid figures standing at the foot of my bed…   what happen next?    Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• May 5–2 words
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 75 words or less:   Week of  5/5/23   Yellow, Yikkety  yak  Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• April 21 – 3 words
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 75 words or less:   Week of 4/21/23   MacGyver Jerry-rigged. Sparrow.   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• April 14 – Magical
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 100 words or less using the words leprechaun, magical, castle Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• March 17 – Contretemps
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 60 words or less using the word Contretemps Pronounced Contra`Don Means: An Unforseen Event that Disrupts the normal course of things. • An Argument or Dispute • A Hitch in things. Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• March 3 -3words
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 100  words or less Use the Words, Hypocrisy, hilarity, Himalayas 100 words or less Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• Feb 17, 2023. Writing prompt -You wake up ..
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 100  words You wake up in the body of a historical figure you have been reading about, hjow does it feel? How does your day go? 100 words or less Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• Feb 3 writing prompt – three words
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 100  words Weeks of 1/20/23 to  2/3/23 Use the Words Misanthrope, Tenacious, Fun (100 words) misanthrope  noun | MISS-un-throhp A misanthrope is someone who hates people in general. Example of the word being used in a sentence: “I finally relented on going to the mall, which is always crowded, after my friend gently poked my arm and told me to stop being such a misanthrope Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• Jan 20, 2023 -Writing Prompt Nonsense
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 50 words 50 words using the word Nonsense Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• Jan 13 2023 – Writing Prompts Encouragement!
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 75 words Shannon set a goal, but felt defeated after the first week, Her friend gave her suggestions that lifted her spirits. Write a 75 note of inspiration to Shannon Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• Dec. 23 – Jan 6 2023 – Writing Prompts Bonanza!
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Several pro pts from out  December 9 round robin. Answer all or any of them. Prompt # 1 75- words, genre of your choice, using the following 3 words in your response: Snow, winter, shovel. Prompt #2 Begin a story poem etc.  of  40 words or less with these words The dog was walking across the thin ice Prompt  #3  75- words, genre of your choice, using the following word in your response: snickerdoodle Prompt #4 75-words or less, genre of your choice, use the following words in your response: Widershins & Whippersnapper   Prompt #5 75- words or less, genre of your choice, use the following word in your response: Captain   Bonus feature Check out episode 93 of Writing Works Wonders to hear how our participants handled these very same prompts in and on the spot, improvisational context. They were tremendous!           Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• Dec. 16 – Writing Prompt – Collywobbles and more!
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 60 words using the following 3 words Collywobbles – means  stomach ache holidays and cookies Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• Dec. 9 – Writing Prompt – Dialogue
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Please write dialogue-  the beginning is “Do you really think we should do this?” 75 words or less Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• Dec. 2 – Writing Prompt – Cattywampus
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Write a  story in  60 words or less using the following phrase. Cattywampus   60 words or less Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• Nov. 18 – Dec 2 – Thanksgiving
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Write a  story in  60 words or less using the following phrase. Thanksgiving   60 words or less Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• Nov. 11 – Falling Back
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Wroye a  story in  75 words or less using the following phrase. Falling Back Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Thanks 
• Nov. 4 – Writing Prompt – Midnight Music
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Please complete this story in  75 words or less! It’s midnight. You’ve only been asleep for an hour. What is that music? You look out the window to see a group of scarecrows having a a party in your yard. What happens next? Finish the story in 75 words or less. The  word count doesn’t have to include the opening sentences. Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.
• Oct 28- Writing Prompt – Finish Story!
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Please complete this story in  75 words or less! The person comes home. Everything is dark and silent. He realizes the door is unlocked. When he reaches for the light… he/she …… Finish the story in  75 Words or less The Word count doesn’t have to include the opening sentences. Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.
• Oct. 21 Writing Prompts – Words!
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 75 words or less using the words        Pumpkin, Leaves, cat, Howling (75 words or less) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.
• Oct. 14 – writing prompt – Superhero
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Write a story about the following! If you could be any superhero, who would you be? Why? What would you do? Exercise  your creativity and run  with this prompt!   (75 words or less) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.
• Oct. 7 Writing Prompt – Sidewalk
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Write a story about the following! You were walking down the sidewalk and spotted something sitting there. What is it? Who left it? Why would it be there? Make up a story for us.  (75 words or less) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.
• Sept. 30 – Fairies, and more
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Use these words in a fantasy story! Squirrel Fairies Tennis ball (75 words or less) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.
• Sept 16 – Teddy bear
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us!   Write dialogue and use the following words in your response; Teddy bear Full moon Rocks (Maximum 75 words) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.
• Sept 2 and 9- Prompt-Labor Day!
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us!   Please write on this topic- Write about Labor Day! (Maximum 75 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.
• Aug 26 – 4 Words- Drought…
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us!   Use the following words in your response; Drought Heat August Wind chimes (Maximum 75 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.
• Aug 19 – Cardinal, Bluejay and wind
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Use the following words in your response; cardinal, blue jay, wind. (Maximum 50 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.
• Aug 12 – Stupendous
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Use the word —  Stupendous in your response. (Maximum 65 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.
• Aug 5 – StoryWorld
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Start to create your story world and share your characters with us. (Maximum 100 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.
• July 29- Nursery Rhyme
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Think of a nursery rhyme. Now, refashion it in your own words! (Maximum 75 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.
• July 22- Writing Prompt – National Celebrations!
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! National Celebration Day (July 15th) Gummy Worm Tapioca Pudding Horses Fire (It is Fire Safety day) It will be fun to hear your responses! (Maximum 75 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• July 8 & 15 – Writing Prompt – Summer Watersport
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Please describe your experience, real or imagined, with a summer water sport. You might be participating in the water sport, watching or experiencing it in another way. Wow!! Your choice because, you’re Master of the Universe l! (Maximum 100 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• July 1 – Writing Prompt – Four Words
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Please incorporate the following 4 words in your response. Genre of your choice. Maximum of 50 words. Golf, camel, stars, laughter!!  (Maximum 50 words; genre of your choice.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• June 24 Writing Prompt – Hot Air Balloon
  Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Please vividly describe the sensations and experiences of  what riding in a hot air balloon  would be  like. Use your senses to fully describe your chosen aspects or elements of this experience!  (Maximum 100 words; genre of your choice.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• June 17 – Writing Prompt: Water Experiences
  Response to be read on ou, 2022 Zoom call Please describe your experience with water. You might envision being at a lake, or ocean, or a water feature… Describe it, help us feel it and bring us into the experience. (Maximum 75 words; genre of your choice.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• June 10 – Writing Prompt – Thriller Mystery!
  Response to be read on our June 10, 2022 Zoom call You are writing a Thriller Mystery. Grab us with your first few lines of 75 words or less. (Maximum 75 words)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• June 3 – Writing Prompt – Use these 4 Words
  Response to be read on our June 3, 2022 Zoom call Write maximum 75 words including these words: Frog, Turtle, Dragonfly, Butterfly. Genre of your choice! (Maximum 75 words)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• May 20 – Writing Prompt – Jeep 150 Words
  Response to be read on our May 20, 2022 Zoom call On a sunny morning in May, Lucia and Kim were riding in a jeep through the back roads of Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands when they came upon a group of goats standing in the middle of the road. Kim stopped the vehicle and…. (Add 150 words) (Yes, truly 150 words!!)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• May 13 – Writing Prompt – Memoir
  Response to be read on our May 13, 2022 Zoom call Write a memoir in 75 words! (Yes, truly 75 words!!)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• May 6 – Writing Prompt – Jeep and Goats
  Response to be read on our May 6, 2022 Zoom call On a sunny morning in May, Lucia and Kim were riding in a jeep through the back roads of Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands when they came upon a group of goats standing in the middle of the road. Kim stopped the vehicle and…. (Add 60 words)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• April 29 – Writing Prompt – 4 Words
  Response to be read on our April 29, 2022 Zoom call Write maximum 60 words including these words: Pickle, Raccoon, Sibling, Hysteria. Genre of your choice! (Maximum 60 words)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• April 22 – Writing Prompt – Digging Dog
  Response to be read on our April 22, 2022 Zoom call Your dog is digging in the backyard. So you go outside to see what he’s doing. You reach down inside the hole and ….  (100 words or less) Special note— You can submit more than one response!!!   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• April 1 – Writing Prompt- At the Pool
  Response being read on our April 1, 2022 Zoom call I stepped through the sliding  doors and realized that there was something or someone laying by the pool. In under 100 words, finish the story. (Maximum 100 words) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.
• March 25 – Writing Prompt- Rainbow
  Response being read on our March 25, 2022 Zoom call I was driving across a bridge and I saw a rainbow so I…(Maximum 50 words) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• March 18 Writing Prompt- Open Mic
  Response being read on our March 18, 2022 Zoom call Write an account of an Open Mic experience, past, present, fiuture or imagined!  (Maximum 50 words) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• March 11 – Writing Prompt – Sheriff
  Response being read on our March 11, 2022 OPEN MIC Zoom call Insert yourself into the role of a Wyoming sheriff and share a scene from your day!  (Maximum 100 words) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• Feb. 25- Writing Prompt – Tree
  Response being read on our February 25, 2022 Zoom call You are a tree! Describe yourself in less than 100 words.  Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• Feb. 18 – Writing Prompt – Continue the Story
  Response being read on our February 18, 2022 Zoom call Round Robin continues! Select one of the round robins from our 2/11 call. Identify one of the characters and continue to develop their part in the story to the conclusion. (60 words or less)   As a reminder, here is one of the story starters we used. Going Shopping Together! Three generations of women go out shopping they are taking the train into the city — Grandma, Mom and a teenage girl and her puppy. Mom and the teenager are disagreeing, elders chime in… Mom says, “Rosa you just can’t be wearing that much makeup to school. I saw you yesterday.”   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• Feb. 11 – Writing Prompt – Describe Yourself
  Response being read on our February 11, 2022 Zoom call   How would you describe yourself to someone who has never met you? Describe yourself as if you are a character in a book.(60 words or less)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• Feb. 4 – Writing Prompt – “As I opened the door….
  Response being read on our February 4, 2022 Zoom call   In 60 words or less, finish this scene… “As I walked into the dark garage, I heard a door slam and feet running down the pavement…”. (60 words or less)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• Jan. 28 – Writing Prompt – Include These Five Words
  Response being read on ourJanuary 28, 2022 Zoom call Write up to 50 words using these words: Huggable..  Mustard.  Whistle, and wolfmoon or wolf-man! (Genre of your choice; 50 Word Max.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• Jan. 21 – Writing Prompt – Snow Day
  Response being read on ourJanuary 21, 2022 Zoom call It snowed last night. You just woke up to find out there is a snow day. What happens next? (75 Word Max.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• Jan 14, 2022 Writing Prompt – Dreams for 2022
  Response being read on our  January 14, 2022 Zoom call What are your dreams for 2022? Share your dreams with us.  (Maximum 60 words) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• Jan 7, 2022 Writing Prompt – Junk!
  Response being read on our  January 7, 2022 Zoom call Write a six sentence story using the word “junk.” Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• Dec. 17 – ACB Community Impact?
  Being read on our  December 17, 2021  Zoom call How has ACB Community impacted your life this year? (100 -150 word maximum; genre of your choice.)  Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• Dec 10 – Enrichment? Inspiration?
  Being read on our  December 10, 2021  Zoom call Share with us how Writing Works Wonders is enriching your life. Are you inspired and encouraged? (100 word maximum; genre of your choice.)  Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.   Other options for submissions Email submissions. info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• Nov 26 & Dec 3 – Six Word Story
  Being read on our  December 3, 2021  Zoom call   Compose a six word story using the word potato.  Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• November 17 – Writing Prompt – 100 Words of Thanksgiving!
  Being read on our November 17, 2021  Zoom call   🦃Thanksgiving theme- Write a 100 word maximum piece of Thanksgiving! Genre of your choice.    Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
• November 12 – Writing Prompt – Hope!
  Being read on our November 12, 2021  Zoom call   Please  compose a piece which consists of 60 words of hope! (Genre of your choice: prose, poetry, etc.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221      
• November 5 Writing Prompt – Grumpy, Snarky…..
  Being read on our November 5, 2021  Zoom call   Compose a piece using all the following words – Grumpy, snarky, structured, beyond, and whisper (75 words maximum, including the title.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221    
• October 29- Writing Prompt – Bandanas, Cats & More!
  Being read on our October 29, 2021  Zoom call October 29th is National Bandana Day and also National Cat Day. Compose a piece using all the following words – Bandana, Cat, Pumpkin and Candy Corn (75 words including the title.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221    
• October 22- Writing Prompt- Conversation
  Being read on our October 22, 2021  Zoom call You have just sat down next to someone and you realize that they are blind. How do you start a conversation? 50 word max.   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221    
• October 15 -BONUS Writing Prompt- In the Hiding Place?
  Being read on our October 15, 2021  Zoom call Yes, we have two options for this week’s writing prompt! Wooo Hoo! You just plunged your hand into the hiding place under the floor board. What do you come out with? (75 word limit)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221    
• October 8 -Writing Prompt- Cat/Dog?
  Being read on our October 8, 2021  Zoom call The cat, dog or other animal of your choice… Just knows…  what? What does the animal know? Anticipate? Speculate? Genre of your choice. (75 word limit) Shout out! One of our participants suggested this prompt. Her cat knows when it is time for the vet. He hides and no matter what she does, the cat will not come out of hiding.     Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221  
• October 1, Writing Prompt – Fall
  Being read on our October 1, 2021  Zoom call Describe the Fall season! Genre of your choice. (100 word limit)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221    
• Sept. 24- Writing Prompt, Old West Use 5!
  Being read on our September 24  Zoom call Write a short story that takes place in the Old West. Use at least five of the following words: howdy, y’all, Longhorns, ranch, horse, lasso, corral, or wild. (75 word limit)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221  
• Sept.17, 2021 Writing Prompt – Country
    Being read on Sept 17  Zoom call It’s National Country Music Day on September 17 What does “country” mean to you?  50 word story, song,  or poem)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “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.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221      
• Sept. 10 Writing Prompt – Suitcase
    Being read on Sept. 10  Zoom call It all started when I picked up my suitcase at the airport. (75 words max.) Where will this writing prompt lead you? We would love to know! 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.        
• Sept. 3, 2021 Writing Prompt- Parade
    Being read on Sept. 10  Zoom call Your Labor Day Holiday Special –  Flash Fiction! In 8 words- Describe a parade!   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.        
• August 27, 2021 Writing Prompt – Conundrum and More!
    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!   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.    
• August 20, 2021 Writing Prompt – Animals
  (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.    
• August 6-13, 2021 Writing Prompt – National Kool Aid Day!
    (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    
• August 1-6, 2021 Writing Prompt – Favorite Character
  If you were the best friend of your favorite character, what would you both be doing together? (50 word limit)   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 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.      
• July 23- August 1, 2021 Writing Prompt- Community
   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)   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 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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Public Speaking with Visual Impairment

Discover new strategies for presenting written work even while visually impaired or blind!! Anne Chiappetta, published author and poet, provides a friendly, but expert, instruction in audio prompting and answers audience questions. Workshop One provides an introduction, Workshop Two delves deeper imto the mechanics and strategies, and we plan more. Listen in as  these workshops reveal what audio prompting is, and why and how to use it to become a better public speaker.

Enjoy another amazing  resource and episodes from Writing Works Wonders. This resource page  provides guidance and recommendations to help  authors, and others, present their written work, conduct workshops, teach classes, compete in writing/reading competitions, etc. Yes, even if you have  visual impairment or blindness, you will find recommendations and instruction here  for inexpensive solutions.

This audio prompting page includes the complete audio of our special workshop episodes, resources, suggested equipment, software/application options, helpful links, and bonus photos with alt tag descriptions and captions.

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Audio Recordings

Workshop One, Episode 23, September 2021

Episode 23 Audio Promoting with Anne Chiappetta

Workshop Two, Episode 33, October, 2021

Episode 33 Workshop Practice Materials (poems) for workshop

• • PDF format –WWW-AudioPrompting-Two Poems PDF file

Resources and Equipment Mentioned

Headphones, Headsets and Earbuds   (More photos at bottom of page)

• USB headset with a boom microphone

• Cordless headset (Bluetooth)
• Earbuds
• One-ear ear piece

Recorders and Recording Programs

• Windows 10- Built in recorder applicatiom
• iPhone- Memo app has built in recorder
• Voice recording apps-  Many available free iPhone or Android
• Digital recorder
• Victor Stream device
  
• Old tape recorders

Screen Readers

• Jaws
•  Voiceover- Built into iPhone/iPad
  • Voiceover instructions  here
• Talkback- Built into Android devices
  • Talkback instructions  here

Public Speaking Opportunities

• Friends in Art – Writers, artists, performers, etc – Special Interest Affiliate of ACB
• VIP Online Toastmasters -Develop public speaking skills virtually with a group focused on the needs of presenters who are  visually imp
  • Toastmasters International

• 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

More Photos to Illustrate this Episode’s Discussion

Now for something completely different!

Voting Ballot

Episode 18 Round Robin / Chain Storytelling

All levels of writers and readers will enjoy. this episode and technique.

The point of this collective storytelling is, for the next person/author adds on more to the story.

And we had great fun using this technique to exercise our creativity and explore new skills to add our repertoire. Let’s see where the stories take the group!
Drama, mystery, and humor.

We began with a story prompt from different genres each time.
We also experimented with different guidelines for the storytelling.

YOU CAN STILL PARTICIPATE!

Listen, Vote and Share Ideas!
After you listen to the stories we created in our Round Robin storytelling activity,, please vote for your favorite!  Scroll back up the page to complete the voting ballot!

1.  You have the option of the two fiction stories.
2. Then, we ask you to share ideas about how you might use the memoire style in an individual or collective writing project.

 Click to Listen

If you want to listen to the entire episode all at once, use the first link.

The entire episode – Episode 18 Writing Works Wonders   

Next, you will find that we have separated each story into an individual audio file. The next three links are the three short stories we collaboratively created.

#1 The Cane and Cody story

#2 The Llama Drama story    

#3 The 3rd Grade memoire  

Round Robin Story Telling Resources

• Melissa McClone and Pamela Kelley interview
• —Webpage
• —Interview episode
• —-Collaboration discussion episode
• Award-winning books -Wicked— Wicked and Deadly children’s series by Australian authors, Paul Jennings and Morris Gleitzmann. They wrote the book by alternating writing chapters. They then sent the chapters to the other author to write the next chapter. The Wicked series even was made into a movie!
• —Wicked Link
• —Deadly link
• The Floating Admiral, a detective novel, published In 1931 which was written consecutively by 13 families mystery authors! Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Anthony Berkeley, and G.K. Chesterton, and other authors provided their own solution to the mystery as an epilogue. You can choose which solution you like !
• —The Floating Admiral Link
• Background about Round Robin Story Telling
• Benjamin  Franklin biography- mentioned by Kathy
• —BenjaminFranklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson
• ——— BARD/NLS DB 56501
• ——— Amazon link

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Dr. Kathleen P. King  – Author, Coach, Workshop/ Keynote Speaker, & Professor (Retired)

Kathy is an award winning author and editor who has published over 30 books and hundreds of articles. Complementing her vast experience in non-fiction, she enjoys writing fiction now as well. Her first science fiction book is expected to debut in summer 2022. She and her coauthor, Cheryl McNeil Fisher are also publishing some new short, nonfiction books for authors through their Writing Works Wonders podcast project.

As a series editor with Information Age Publishing and in her private coaching, she guides authors through the writing and publishing processes. “Kathy” is a popular keynote and conference speaker, mentor, and writing consultant. As a professor for 30+ years, she was a researcher, administrator, and educator. 

Kathy’s 2018 book, “Technology and Innovation in Adult Learning” was published by John Wiley Press. This volume garnered the Textbook Excellence award from Textbook and Academic Authors. (This book is available in print and digital format at Amazon and also at Bookshare.) Her major areas of research include diversity, technology innovations, transformative learning, leadership, and faculty development. All of her adult learning and instructional technology books are available through Amazon and major resellers.

In 2019, Kathy began her journey  with vision loss. A small, silent stroke (later diagnosed as NAION – an optic nerve condition)  left her  with low vision. At this point, she was unable to read or see a computer screen. In 2021, another rare episode of NAION reduced her sight further. Although she is now legally blind, cannot read, see people’s faces,  or drive, Kathy enjoys writing, virtual volunteering,  podcasting, public speaking, and coaching authors.

Since 2021, Kathy has returned to her beloved mountains, although this time  living in Knoxville, TN. She lived near the east coast  of the USA most of her life. Born in RI, growing up also in VT, she worked as an adult in ME, NH, VT, NJ/NY,  and FL. To her delight, her professional  and recreational interests enabled extensive international travel. 

Kathy’s Websites

• Learn more about Kathy at her author and consulting site DrKathyKing.com
• Kathy’s Amazon author page

Memberships 

• American Council of the Blind
• Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI)
• Behind Our Eyes- Authors with disabilities.
• Friends In Art, ACB affiliate group
• Textbook and Academic Authors 
• Florida Council of the Blind

Audio recordings, videos and more!!  Don’t  miss listening to this stellar event—master storyteller, Dr. Patrick Taylor, discusses writing  and  his New York Times best-selling books with Writing Works Wonders hosts and audience.  We turned the author’s Zoom room  into a virtual pub in honor  of his Irish Country Doctor series complete with Irish music.  From discovering how he  created  the village and comical,  dysfunctional characters of Ballybucklebo to listening to Dr. Taylor’s reading of  a hysterical passage.  This episode provides  abundant laughter and insight for readers and writers.

 BONUS VIDEO

Below you will find the complete interview, and a video of Dr Taylor reading a most comical scene for us to enjoy!

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Interview Part 1 (Episode 16)

Interview Part 2 (Episode 17) 

All-in-One: Interview and Q&A

Patrick Taylor reads from his book, ‘An Irish Country Christmas”

More about Dr. Patrick Taylor

Dr. Patrick Taylor, M.D., was brought up in Bangor, Northern Ireland, and received his medical education in Ulster. He initially practised in a rural Ulster village akin to Ballybucklebo before taking specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. After living in Belfast through the first two years of the recent Irish Troubles (1969-1994) he and his family emigrated to Canada where he pursued a career in medical research and teaching in the field of human infertility. His contributions have been honoured with three lifetime achievement awards including the Lifetime Award of Excellence of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society.

He is well known for his humorous, historical fiction series, The Irish Country Doctor.  However, beyond the beloved village and characters of Ballybucklebo, North Ireland, he published over  170 scientific papers and six textbooks. And for  ten years, (1991-2001) he was editor-in-chief of the Canadian Obstetrics and Gynaecology journal.  In this interview, he shares how his life in North Ireland, medical career, an early medical humor column informed his popular books. Patrick has also authored two more novels and short story anthologies.

Patrick Taylor Web Links

• Patrick Taylor web site
• More book trailers  – Link
• BARD/NLS link- For those who are visually impaired

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Remedies, Solutions and Inspiration!

Accelerate your writing success with our Author Clinics! These  are special, short Writing Works Wonders episodes designed for the busy writer to enjoy as just-in-time learning and on-demand resources! And they’re  exclusively available from the Writing Works Wonders team!

• Social Media and Web Presence – Episode 10

Seamus King visits with Writing Works Wonders to discuss these critical tooics which can provide advantages, marketspace and inside information for authors.

• The Kindle Development Program (KDP) – Episode 11

Jazz House Publisher, Seamus, provides an overview  of how to maximize the KDP. Join this 15 minute clinic to consider the possibility of  or improve your book publishing!

Episode 11 show notes 

• Strategies & Benefits  of Author Collaborations-Episodes 6 and  7
  • Part 1   —(Episode 6)    Authors’ Interview

Click the link above reach a dedicated page for this episode within our site.

• • Part 2 — (Episode 7)   Tips, Tricks and Discussion 

Success awaits us! There are so many ways to collaborate with other authors! We debrief our visit with best-selling authors Melissa McClone and Pamela Kelley and discuss the in’s and out’s of collaboration with our call-in audience. Are you ready for some more ideas to accelerate your writing skills?

• Chapbooks Revealed! Episodes 14 and 15

What arre ChapBooks? Why consider them, and if not, what might you be missing? Don’t miss this quick, fast-paced episode on innovative strategies for emerging and experienced authors! Gain insights and answers on marketing, pilot-testing, and/or distributing your work inexpensively! Annie Chiappetta and Abbie Johnson Taylor join Kathy and Cheryl to discuss how ChapBooks have beeb used for so many purposes. From a stepping stone strategy, to a ‘Calling card”, experimental publication, serial or thematic editions of poems, short stories, essays and more. We cover the landscape of chapbooks- e-books, blogs, hard copy… you’ll just have to listen.

• Stand-Out Book Marketing that Works!  Episode 20
  Powerful strategies to get noticed and increase revenue. In thus fun and informative episode, we mine Cheryl’s success in book marketing. She provides the inside story on ancillaries and accessories she developed for her books, series, and readers. Cheryl says, “I triple my profits at a minimum on the extras that complement my books.” Do you need motivation to begin or continue marketing your books? Or maybe you need new ideas? This Writing Works Wonders episode will help while inspiring you!
• BONUS: Cheryl and Kathy field a wide range of questions from authors about marketing.

Podcasting for Athors – Episode 21
Dr. Kathy King is Center Stage
Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King

Discover the benefits of podcasts for authors! What are they, how can you do it? Can you podcast if you are blind or low vision? Absolutely, listen to how Kathy and Cheryl accomplish it! Why use podcasts versus upload audio to websites? Steps to get started and where will you “travel” as a podcaster?

BONUS: Cheryl and Kathy share multiple ideas on how to use podcasting to cultivate your followers and reader audience.

Also – A Quick Inside Look – How and why did Writing Works Wonders start podcasting? We were a Zoom call, then we started podcasting! Why did we do it and how do we do it as authors who are visually impaired?

Kathy’s podcasting technical and hosting experience began in 2005. She had several podcasts in 2005-2010 which spanned hundreds of hours and many millions of listens.

Submission Success- Episode 22

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?

Presentation Skills with Audio Prompting -Episode 23  

Visit our dedicated resource page for Audio Prompting 

• • • Guest Expert and Author- Anne Chiappetta
    • 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.
    • Anne Chiappetta, published author, podcaster and performer, shares strategies for audio prompting. She is also a member of the Writing Works Wonders team!

Select an author interview from thr list below, and click to enjoy!  Subscribe to our podcasts feed so you won’t miss a single  Writing Works Wonders interview or episode .  

• CJ Box – Blockbuster fiction!
• Catherine Coulter – Award winning novelist
• Brian Freeman – Bourne series, thrillers and mysteries!
• Craig Johnson – Longmire series author
• Sandra Brown – New York Times number one best selling author
• Tracie Peterson  – Christian historical fictionmiller

• Rhys Bowen –  Master of mysteries and historical fiction
•  Andrew Child – Author of the Jack Reacher series and more
• Susan Mallery – Women’s lives, friendships and journeys
• Barbara Hinske – Fiction, “Guiding Emily” series  and more
• Shari  Hearn – Jenna DeLeone Miss Fortune  fanfiction

• Sharon Sala –  Prolific  romance novelist!
•  Patrick Taylor two-part episode, Irish historical fiction and more!
• Margaret Mizushima –Mysteries
  including K-9 search and rescue!
• Amanda Cabot – Romance trilogies and novels
• Spencer Quinn – Chretand Bernie series and many other novels.
• Melissa McClone & Pamela Kelley– reading collaboratively
• EloisaJames romantic historical fiction
• Linda Lael Miller western novels
• Jim Hartsell – author of the Boone series
• Kristen Combes – travel  author!  coming soon!

• Cheryl McNeil Fisher – Children’s books,  memoir, and non-fiction
• Kathleen P. King – Fiction and nonfiction.
• Empish Thomas -Journalist
  
• Victoria Zigler – Children’s books and poetry
• Laurie Alice Eakes- Coming soon! Christian romance fiction and writers career development

• Peter Altschul– Non-fiction author
• Marlene Mesot – Author of mystery series
• Anthony Corona–Journalist, fiction author, and vision loss

• Larry Johnson – non-fiction, memoir, vision loss, international
• Robert Kingett – Episode # 28
  • Be prepared for revelations in this episode! Robert Kingett, advocate, author and editor, joins Cheryl and Kathy for an exciting discussion brimming with encouragement and hope for authors, and cooing with marginalized identities.
• Kristin Smedley #29 
  • An extraordinary interview with the effervescent advocate, author and innovator, Kristin Smedley, who wrote the popular book on  Amazon & NLS/BARD “Thriving Blind” and launched a global community.
• Jodi Thomas
  • A dynamic interview which reveals the process, humor, and foibles of a best-selling author.
• Karen Brown
  • She is writing her life story and heralding independence of people who are blind. Karen Brown encourages all authors,
• Seamus King
  • #1 Reveals how writers can leverage their web presence and social media to build their brand and readership. Click to listen
  • #2 Demystifies Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Click  to listen.

• Patrick Taylor –  Episodes 16 & 17

Don’t miss this stellar event—master storyteller, Patrick Taylor, discusses writing  and his NY Times best-selling books with Writing Works Wonders hosts and audience.  We turned the author’s lounges into a virtual pub in honor  of his Irish Country Doctor series complete with Irish music.  From discovering how he  created  the village and comical,  dysfunctional characters of Ballybucklebo to listening to Dr Taylor read a hysterical passage.  This episode provides  abundant laughter and insight for readers and writers.

• Annie Chiappetta and Abbie Johnson Taylor – Chapbooks Revealed!   Episode # 14

What are Chapbooks? 9Why consider them, and if not, what might you be missing? Don’t miss this quick, fast-paced episode on innovative strategies for emerging and experienced authors! Gain insights and answers on marketing, pilot-testing, and/or distributing your work inexpensively! From a stepping stone strategy, to a ‘Calling card”, experimental publication, serial or thematic editions of poems, short stories, essays and more. We cover the landscape of chapbooks- e-books, blogs, hard copy… you’ll just have to listen.    

Popular Book Narrator Featured

Our audiobooks- how are they recorded? Who are the narrators? And is the  choice of narrator important to listeners?

Today, audio books have made narrators critically  important in our world of reading, and writing. As our guest this week on  Writing Works Wonders, Kristin Allison shines light on the career choices, benefits, challenges and rewards of voice actors and narrators. Cheryl and Kathy provide an exciting  interview with this popular, award winning voiceover actor to discover what authors need to know. Participant Q&A reveals surprise information about Braille reading narrators! And our  listeners demonstrate the impact and power of audiobook narrators in their lives!  This episode was recorded as a live Zoom event and included participants from across the USA. To participate in future events subscribe to our WWW E-mail Alerts.

Join us as we pull back the curtain on the audiobook recording booth, in this special episode of Writing Works Wonders.

Voice Actor Kristin Allison 

Kristin Allison has recorded over 2400 volumes for the National Library Services’ BARD (Talking Books), which serves the USA’s people who are visually impaired. A graduate of Emerson College, with a BFA in Theate, Kristin has sustained a career as one of the premiere narrators at the NLS. Widely recognized by listeners, her books are sought after frequently because of her outstanding talent.

Kristin Allison Books & Contact Information

• Her Audible books
• For BARD subscribers- Her books available on BARD
• Her profile at Narrator.Page

Writing Works Wonders Podcast

Encouraging, inspiring and accelerating success among authors. Authors Cheryl McNeill Fisher and Dr. Kathy King co-host a skill-building podcast for authors which includes a website, newsletter, events, and growing network of writers.

This  weekly podcast includes interviews, workshops, Open Mics, Round Robins,  and resources! Designed for new and experienced writers and authors, this engaging podcast provides opportunities to learn valuable skills, participate in live events, guest interviews, and strategy sessions. The robust website provides author resources, complete show notes, episode archives, and bonus content. From writing, to publishing and marketing, we want to  help accelerate your success.

Our show is available in many different venues

Om-demamd 24/7 via

• This website’s episode page 
• Most  podcast platforms, some listed below,
• Alex/Echo and Google Home devices,
• Internet Radio- 98.6  The Mix- KKMX internationl on Sundays & Wednesdays 6pm eastern, and 
• ACB Media website.-

Live!  Friday;s at 1 pm Eastern

• Listen to us om ACB Media 5, or
• Join the Zoom webinar.

If you have questions about listening to Writing Works Wonders on your podcasting application, please visit our brief FAQ page.

The American Council of the Blind’s ACB Media Community Channel provides a homebase for Writing Works Wonders’ weekly live Zoom call. We  design and distribute the episodes via podcasts so that a wider audience may enjoy the  learning, resources and fun!  Cheryl and Kathy are accomplished authors and educators who have visual impairments. 

Joim Us!

Join us in this uplifting adventure of advancing authors’ careers and craft beyond the barriers of the everyday by listening to the podcast or participating in the live event!  Visit our Email Alerts page to receive notification of the live events.

Don’t miss these opportunities for encouragement, inspiration and continued growth as writers

2022 Award! 🎉

Writing Works Wonders podcast garnered the 2022 Vernon C. Henley Media Award from the American Council of the Blind’s Board of Publication. This much coveted award recognizes the outstanding contribution of our production to

• Serve the community of writers and readers who are visually impaired,
• Increase our visability as persons with disabilities, and
• Provide a professional, positive model of empowerment and capability for society at large.

We are so pleased the recognition that this podcast has received from this prestigious group. We appreciate our entire team that makes Writing Works Wonders the success we realize Weekly!

Your co-hosts,

Cheryl McNeill Fisher and Kathy King

 listen to the Inside Story and 1 Year Celebration