The Whiteboard – Part Two

Welcome to the second installment of my ongoing short story, The Whiteboard. Last time we met Anne, a mousy little office worker who found the whiteboard in her office had been utilized mysteriously after she left the office one night. You can read part one here The Whiteboard (part two) by Kim Smith © 2017 As the day progressed, Anne began to think of responses to the saying that had been written on the board. She wrote one of her own on the way out that evening. “Today’s experience was one of such horror, it would make a good movie.” She
Thursday Writing Tips: When the writing won’t come

There is just something about Thursday that feels good. For one thing, I am always busy at my job, which makes the time fly. Then of course, I meet with my mastermind group on Thursday evenings which always jazzes me in the writing department. I need jazzing too, let me tell you. My Nanowrimo book is behind seriously in the word count department. The trouble is, I have been sick, and my hubby has required more of my time than formerly, due to his own health crises. Thursday, where have you been all weeeeek?? Sometimes writing just doesn’t happen. For
Happy Spring Cleaning!

Happy May Day! What do you traditionally do to celebrate the passing off of winter and the welcoming warmth of summer? I know some people do all that in April when the official start to spring is, but really? It’s usually still cold in April and some folks still get snow! So…I am celebrating spring in May. I have a spring in my step haha. So, here to celebrate the newness around us…let’s get organized. Spring cleaning You know you want to freshen up that office and get it whipped into shape. A lot of us start new projects with
Weekend Wrapup and Couponing

I know lately I have been talking a lot about money, saving, selling stuff to make it, etc. I hope you are enjoying it. I started last week writing a new ebook. It will be offered on this site. It chronicles this journey of mine and will give you all the details on my efforts and how I intend on getting out of the hole I am in. If you are new and haven’t even heard about “the hole” be sure to check out my Gofundme page. So, many of you who are my writing friends will be happy to
What happened to my great idea?

I’ve recently come up with an idea, and it’s the BEST idea I’ve ever had. I have spent all of my time thinking about it. I’ve eaten with it, slept with it, and breathed it in. But, now that I have invested all this time and energy in it, suddenly, I am languishing. Does this happen to you? I’ve heard this is a well-traveled road by many creatives. A lot of times it’s because of five ravens that caw and claw inside our heads. “I’m stuck.” “I don’t know what to do.” “I’m lazy and don’t want to do more.”