By

Michele L. Tune

Think about it: You have memories of your childhood, good or bad. Most have memories of a wedding or marriage, good or bad. There are memories of crummy jobs, horrific dates, taunting school years, the ups and downs of teen life, your first apartment/house…. How about memories of grandma or grandpa? What about girl scout/boy scout summer camp–or some other camp?

There’s the interesting old man who lives down the street and creates art from junk, or the lady who volunteers her time to comfort the sick at hospitals, nursing homes, or even in their own home.

If you really, really think about it, there are stories everywhere! If you hear someone chatting – not eavesdropping, just passing by! – you may even hear a word or phrase that sparks a great story or article.

What about the new restaurant in town? Or the elderly couple having to close their business after years of quality service to the public?

Use all your senses. Keep your eyes, ears, taste buds, sense of touch, and nose open for great stories. They’re everywhere, and they’ll help you keep writing the cyber highway!

By

Michele L. Tune

It’s a good thing it’s not a necessity for me to be outside–I’m wilting! I’m a wimp, I guess. Since I’ve been indoors a lot, I’ve been getting a lot of writing done. I’m happy about that.

I stumbled across this website: undiscoveredwriter.net here while back and honestly forgot about it. Donna Boyette is compiling anthologies, so there are writing opportunities for the ambitious. I’m working on a story that might work for this market.

If you’re interested, guidelines are here.

I’m always up for a new market, aren’t you?

I haven’t had much time for reading lately but I’ve been writing a lot so at least I’m doing something productive.

I was talking to a lady today and she said her daughter is recuperating from domestic violence. She got out before it was too late. She walked away. She’s lucky. Some women/men don’t get out in enough time, they’re carried out in a body bag. I know because I am a survivor of domestic violence.

This lady was so glad I’m writing about the darkness I’ve come through. She said there is such a need for the survivors to be able to hear/read inspirational stories of someone like me who walked away and lived to tell about it.

Writing about our pain is healing to our mind, body, and soul. They all work together, you know?

The first book I’m writing is about how I’ve lost over 100 pounds, about my journey with obesity and illness. But in time, I will somehow publish a book about the domestic violence. Until then, I’ll be a shining inspiration for the precious souls who are still bound by those controlling them.

I’ll inspire by writing the cyber highway!