Shakespeare invented two familiar words: assassination and bump.
Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, this will inspire you. Any writer can ask “What if…?”
What If? A Method for Developing Ideas | Mystery Writing is Murder.
Friday Fun Facts: Mark Twain and the Typewriter
It is believed that Mark Twain was the first writer to submit a typewritten manuscript for publication. However, there is debate on which manuscript it was. Twain, himself, said that it was “Tom Sawyer.” Others say it was probably “Life on the Mississippi.”
He bought his first typewriter in 1874. He paid $125 for it. “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” was published in 1876 and “Life on the Mississippi” was published in 1883.
From the Idea Garden – Reading the Psalms
If you’re looking for writing inspiration, read the Psalms. They can touch you in a unique way because the writers of the Psalms honestly share from the heart. Their words connect to our experience.
How do the Psalms comfort you? How do they inspire you to praise God? How do they pull you closer to God? How can you use these insights in your writing?
Friday Fun Facts – Lord Byron’s Swim
On this day in 1810, Lord Byron swam across a strait in Turkey. The distance was four miles. He completed the swim, despite the fact that he had a club foot. Nine years later, he referred to the swim in his satiric poem Don Juan.
This is a great post on inspiration for a story.
An Inside Look at Some Novel Inspiration | Jocelyn Green.
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