Ask the Author: Maria L. Berg
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Maria L. Berg
The volcanic minerals kept them young as the forest and mountain aged around them. Their pale faces appeared rarely, deep in the well, reflecting the moonlight.
Every day in October (#Writober), I'm writing very short stories at #vss on twitter. I'm also publishing them at https://experiencewriting.com/. I hope you'll take a look.
Every day in October (#Writober), I'm writing very short stories at #vss on twitter. I'm also publishing them at https://experiencewriting.com/. I hope you'll take a look.
Maria L. Berg
Timed writing prompts really help. I have no idea why, but when I hear the click of the timer, I stay focused and keep the pen to the page. Writing prompts help me explore ideas I wouldn't otherwise. Sometimes the result fits into my work in progress, or triggers an idea that's been mulling around.
Maria L. Berg
Inventing people, places and things.
Maria L. Berg
The most important thing is to find out how you get words on the page. I found that when I need a trigger to get started, I write dialog. I'll put two characters in a conversation and before I know it, I've written a scene, which leads to a new plot point, or conflict/resolution.
I read every book on writing I could get my hands on, but reading about writing didn't get the words on the page. I had to try a lot of different things before I found what worked for me.
I read every book on writing I could get my hands on, but reading about writing didn't get the words on the page. I had to try a lot of different things before I found what worked for me.
Maria L. Berg
The second book of Gator McBumpypants adventures "Herman Learns to Fly", A middle grade fiction story, and a novel.
Maria L. Berg
I write three full pages of stream of consciousness every morning. I'll often come up with characters and story ideas in those pages.
Maria L. Berg
While taking a photography class, I needed some models, so I grabbed a couple of my stuffed animals and took them outside. While taking pictures, the idea for the stories began to evolve.
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