There are few things quite as daunting for a writer, other than a blank page, than receiving feedback from our fellow writers. Whether they are just a few comments or entire pages of suggestions, knowing how to take and apply that feedback is extremely important. What’s actually on the page When you’ve written your short …
How to Edit Your Short Story
Finishing a short story always gives me an adrenaline rush. There’s no feeling like writing a piece in one or two sittings and being able to say: it’s finished! You’ve created something, something others will read, and hopefully it will change them in a small way. Maybe give them a laugh, make them shed a …
From Prompt to Story
Ever sat in front of a blank page and waited for inspiration to come? Well, there’s a chance you will be waiting all day. But luckily enough, you’ve got a prompt. Prompts are going to work differently on different writers. Some might just see an aesthetic, others will have a complete story, from start to …
The Prompt is Live!
It’s that time already! The prompt is here! A quick reminder of what Writer in Motion is: Based on the same prompt, we write flash fiction pieces, then edit them by ourselves and with CPs/Editors, sharing our progress and process week by week. So without further ado, here is the prompt: Photo taken by Yaroslav …
Team Update!
Hello all! This message is to let y’all know that Writer In Motion has changed ownership. We are so proud of how the community has grown, and honored to befriend all the amazing writers through their stories from prompt to polished. As of August 1st 2022, we are handing off ownership of the project to …
Week 5: Looking Back On Round Four
It’s the Final Countdown! Thank you all x3000 for being part of Writer In Motion this summer! Because of you, round four has been an amazing and unforgettable journey. We had more editors, writers, and readers participate than ever before. We’re inspired by your courage and vulnerability in sharing your writing process with the world. …
Week 4: The Final Draft
We made it friends! It’s the week of the final draft! Through all of the pain and strife, the final feedback has been given, and hopefully it’s been wonderful feedback that has fueled your creative engine to make your piece the best that it can be! This week is historically my toughest week because I’m …
Week 3: The CP-Edited Draft
There’s No Backing Out Now… Welcome to week three of WriterInMotion, folks! We hope the weekend was kind to you and full of creative endeavors. Last week, our writers tackled the dreaded self-edits and shared their newly refined drafts. They were fierce in the face of that challenge, and deserve a congratulatory pat on the …