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Author: Krista Johnson

Fragmented Writer's Diary On Writing 

New Series: “Fragmented” Writer’s Diary

October 23, 2020October 24, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments

Often people ask me about how I come up with the things I write. Whether it’s the scenes, the dialogue,

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Photo Prompts Writing Prompts 

Inspired by Halloween: A Sweet Sip

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments

For this Halloween themed writing prompt, take a sip of spooky creativity. The fluid in this glass is made from

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Articles, Tips, & Tidbits On Writing 

9 Reasons Why Satire Is the Absolute Best

October 10, 2020October 8, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments

During my undergraduate years, I took a course in satire. I always gravitated toward this type of humor but did

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Photo Writing Prompts
Photo Prompts Writing Prompts 

A Treetop Portal to the Future

October 8, 2020October 22, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments

Imagine you take a hike in the forest. Hearing a strange noise from above, you stop to look up. This

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Creative Corner Poetry 

Endure and Survive

September 10, 2020August 28, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments my poetry, poems, poet

Sullen, damaged     a sheer gray lens          yet bright              a sting to the eye A web     binding          squeezing               stickingInhale     shallow          tight              

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Creative Corner Poetry 

Bodily Paradise

September 3, 2020August 27, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments my poetry, poems, poet

Deep blue fades as salty breeze drifts intransparent waves washing the shorecooling bare skin down the coast.Palms sway, shading sleepy

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Word Writing Prompts
Word Prompts Writing Prompts 

The Letter S: A 5-Word Writing Prompt

August 29, 2020August 28, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments

Use all five of the words below in a short creative piece.

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Creative Corner Short Stories 

Orange: A Story in Exactly 100 Words

August 28, 2020August 27, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments creative writing, short story

She dreamt of orange. That silly orange he loved so much. Her sleepy smile had sobered that morning when she

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Photo Writing Prompts
Photo Prompts Writing Prompts 

Left to Rot: A Building Destroyed Prompt

August 28, 2020August 27, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments creativity, give me a writing prompt, inspiration, practice, story, writing advice, writing prompts, writing tips

What did this building once house? How long has it been empty? Why are people here? Let your imagination run

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Classic Writing Prompts
Classic Prompts Writing Prompts 

30 Days to Live: It’s a Fly’s Life

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments creativity, give me a writing prompt, inspiration, practice, story, writing advice, writing prompts, writing tips

The one thing that drives my whole home craziest is seeing a fly buzzing about in the house. It becomes

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Ashen Skies Game Tales Interactive Game Writer

After negotiating with the Taliban and wiping out Isis, the Middle East was due for stability—until terrorists unleashed nuclear weapons in the United States. The U.S. response sparked an even larger war, turning hippy mom Rachel's world gray and revealing one harsh truth: To survive in this world, you must be willing to bathe in blood.

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Fragmented Game Tales Interactive Game Writer

A gothic, supernatural tale, Fragmented explores themes surrounding death and morality, good versus evil, and power: "London, 1888: A woman wakes on the street, with her memory gone, scars on her skin, and a strange man relieved to find her."

First episodes released on the Tales app!

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    How I Became an Interactive Game Writer
    July 30, 2020
    By Krista Johnson
    Everywhere we go, we carry hand-held computers for instant entertainment, information, and communication. For many, a phone is the last...
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    10 Common Literary Devices (With Examples)
    November 19, 2014
    By Krista Johnson | 2 Comments
    There are certain literary devices that I use often in my writing because they are simple and seem to make...
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    Exercise: Personification of Kitchen Appliances
    May 12, 2015
    By Krista Johnson
    Next time you need some practice, try this exercise on for size! Look around your home and choose four appliances....
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    Lesser Known Literary Terms: Caesura
    May 10, 2015
    By Krista Johnson
    Yes, there is a term for that! You use caesura in your writing without even knowing it every time you...
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    5 Lesser-Known Literary Devices (And Why to Try Them)
    July 29, 2020
    By Krista Johnson
    From grade school to college, students learn about many commonly known literary devices—analogies, metaphors, similes, and symbolism, to name a...

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