Writing Prompt #1

Welcome once again to the Whisperings of Wild Minds writing group. We are excited to have you here and to get writing! So let's start it off right. Let's get to know each other.

Writing Prompt #1

Describe how you came to know that you wanted to be a writer. Have you known since you were a little child, scribbling stories in school notebooks? Or did you come to the realization later, after years of struggling to find what you are truly interested in? What are your writing aspirations? Do you want to write professionally or just the personal pleasure of stringing words together? What type of writing is your forte: short story, novel, essay, poetry?

When you are finished writing your response, post your thoughts here on this blog so we can all get to know you! Am excited to hear from you!

Note: Don't forget you can use this space to post the pieces you are currently working on, especially if you are looking for feedback or just a place to share!

Also, see the Events page for some great upcoming events! If you hear of any other events, let us know and we can share!

every single day

“You must write every single day of your life... You must lurk in libraries and climb the stacks like ladders to sniff books like perfumes and wear books like hats upon your crazy heads... may you be in love every day for the next 20,000 days. And out of that love, remake a world.” 

~Ray Bradbury

give - it's what writers do

WELCOME! to the writing group Whisperings of Wild Minds blog!

Are you ready to put to paper the stories that run through your body and are asking to be written?

Are you ready to push yourself a little more? To write and then to share?

Do you need a little push to improve those words on the page?

This group and blog was created as a safe place to do just that. Here are the details:

~We will meet once a month (time and place still to be decided) where we will bring pieces we are working on to share and receive input, do timed writing exercises, and share challenges in writing and ideas about improving our writing skills.

~ Every two weeks a new prompt will be posted on this blog to help get your creative juices flowing. Then as you write, post your work here on this blog for input and feed back (a critical part of becoming a better writer).

~You can also post things on this blog that you are currently working on that you would like some help/input on (a chapter of the novel you are working on, a poem, an essay for your blog, an article you are going to submit to a magazine).

~ As you explore the blog, you will see the monthly challenges that are there to help you push yourself, a tab for sharing inspiring quotes, favorite reads, and current events for writers.

As we continue to write and learn, the group will evolve and we are excited to see where it goes.

If you are interested or know someone else who is interested, please contact Alicia at

agraehl {at} gmail {dot} com