SPICY LIT NIGHT CAP: WORD PLAY: Piquant

Tonight's word is all about "Piquant."



It's a word that describes something with a pleasantly sharp taste or with a spicy taste.

For any of you who may be writing a cookbook or creating a scene in your story where your character is on a dinner date and eating something very tasty then this is the word for you.

Using this word can definitely add dimension, spice, sharpness, zest and even a pleasant kick to your wording in your story or as you dress up your recipes in your cookbook.

Being creative as we all know starts with your basics and then building on those basics to take your creativity further and further as you progress in your writing.

Learning new words like "Piquant" can give you not only new knowledge of a new word, but can also help build a great story or finish your story around that word.

Remember, take the time to learn new words and their meaning. Then take it a step further to learn what their synonyms and antonyms are so that your writing can not only reflect your creativity but great intelligence to.



Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*

ONE WORD: Death

Death...it's apart of life and it keeps us on the quest of doing everything we can to live forever.

There are so many stories written about death.  Those stories reveal it many scenes, forms and fashions that as a writer we are always fascinated with it over and over again.

So; for the one word post today, take time and ponder about "death."  

Create a flash fiction story about it or create a moving poetic piece.

Once you do that, take it and share it with your many readers or gain inspiration from it to expand a scene in your next novel. Whatever you do; just write and experiment with words in ways that you have never done before.

Cherries And Strawberries

*Literary Spice that's Oh So Nice*

ONE WORD: Fierce!

Sometimes it takes one word to get us in the groove to keep our creative think tank going.  That one word can be the mark for a great story, a poem that rocks the world or a short story that speaks to many readers in so many ways that's just a freak of nature.

As you take your creativity to the next level, take on the "one word" exercise and turn your story inside out or gain something that's so amazing, you don't want to put down your pen.

Be "Fierce" in your writing and be "Fierce" in your storytelling.





Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*

ONE WORD; Fire!

FIRE AND ICE BY Robert Frost
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.

*I love this piece. Take it let it inspire you to write something that's "fire."*


Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*

SITTING IN SILENCE IS TRUE INSPIRATION

We all meditate at some point throughout the day.

We do it by sitting for 30 minutes in silence, or taking a second to get our thoughts together or even while we are on a bathroom break.  However we do it, we do it.

For my writers out there who want some inspiration for your next story, sitting in silence can bring you a great story or bring new elements to your existing story.



It's about truly being in tune with your breathing and all the elements that is around you.  Your breath is like music coming out of you.  Every time you think of something in your mind, your breath is the beat to that sound track being played.

Keeping that in mind; it really allows you to bring forth all of your senses to the forefront so that you can box it up and see it for what it truly is.

With that ladies and gentlemen, you have true inspiration that you can shape in to whatever you like, however you like.

Take that true inspiration and incorporate it into your next story or begin a new story off of the beat to your natural soundtrack.



Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*

Unwind with your pen

The pen to us writers is our comfort.  It helps us to unload a lot of bs and hot mess that we've gone through in our daily lives or in life period. 

The love that writer's should have with their pen should be monogamous and complete.  We should love it like it's the love of our lives.

For the writer's out there that have fallen out of love with their pen; please take moment and pick it up and get reacquainted, so that you can get back into your writing with love and true creativity.




Cherries And Strawberries
"Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice"

NEW YEAR-TIME TO GET CRACKIN!

Happy New Year!!

We are still here holding our pen and we hope you are to.

2012 was a great year and we did get a lot accomplished, but now this is a brand new year. 

For the new year we hope that all writers find their creative energy so they can strive to complete their writing goals. 

In striving for those writing goals, we hope that all of you take the time to really hone in on your writing craft.  It's important that you the "writer" get "crackin" this year so that you can achieve your writing goals.  Being a writer is much more than holding a pen, it's love, soul, and a love for the written word. If you have those things, you have a good start.

 Along with having all of those things, we hope that you are always keeping your head in the books, and studying different types of writing and literature. It's what's going to turn you into the writer that you ultimately want to be and will help you achieve your writing goals in 2013.

So with that, it's 2013 so it's time to pick up your pen and get "CRACKIN!"




Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Cherries and Strawberries would like to wish all of our readers a happy holiday and safe new year!

We appreciate you for supporting and following us.

Thank you!!




Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*

GET INSPIRED BY EMOTION!

Finding the inspiration for any writer can be challenging.  Most of the time many resort to the so-called writers block because they aren't pushing their creativity beyond the limit.

Inspiration can come from anywhere, especially emotion.

Emotion is one of those feelings that's the basis of our sadness, happiness, anger, and all the flutters that we get in our stomachs.

In writing, when you use emotion, to gain inspiration your story can and will come alive in a big way!

Think about happiness for example. Truly dip into your bag of emotions for a happy moment. Then take that moment and gain inspiration for your story.  Do the same for other emotions so that you can get the full effect of the inspiration.

When you do this, you not only continue on with your story with momentum, but your story has the potential to come alive from your own pure inspiration.

Today; think about emotion and get inspired in your work.



Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*

THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL!

Creativity

Magic

Poetry

Reading

Writing

Drafting

Editing

Learning

These are all words that are on most writer's wall when they begin the first stages of creativity.

Being creative takes gut, effort, drive, and a love for the written word. 

Words speak volume when they are thought out, excersised, and put to work by a creative force.  They can bring to life a story that a reader, even living in the most remote of places, can understand, love, find passion in, and want more of. 

When you look at the your words on your writing wall, what do they say?  What do say about your creative scale and the drive behind it?  What do you want them to say in your creative literary works?

All in all; it comes down to you the writer and the words that are on your wall. Those words can take on a literary trip of lifetime. Spawning a great story for many readers to enjoy and pass on to the next.

Take the time to look at your words on your writing wall.



Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*

Poetically Speaking: *THE MANIAC IN THE PINHOLE*

(D.H.L.C@ http://www.literarydiva09.blogspot.com/)
THOUGHT PROVOKING LIT!

*The Maniac In The Pinhole*

Why the hell is this always happening! Every time I try to get my ass out there and get shit done; I fall flat on my face!

I’m done! I’m just done!

Pushing, opening, and doing shit the right way is me. Yes, the maniac; in my god damn pinhole is me. Shit just aint right cause my pinhole ain’t getting any bigger!

I feel it. I can taste it, but can’t see it.

Life, dreams, and my whole existence seems to walk in front of my face, waving a beauty queen see ya!

I stand still only to be encased in my pinhole with the walls closing in on me more an more. The worse is here as time has moved but my pinhole hasn’t.

Trapped in the confines of evil and screams; telling me “I ain’t nothing!”

I can’t breathe as silence rears it’s ugliness only to murder me and keep me locked down only to self destruct in the crevices of my pinhole.

Maniac going psychotic, going irate, and about to burst into a million little pieces!

The feelings of why, who, what , and how have me marked for life as my pinhole closes and I fight to stay alive.

I bleed in silence, and it trickles down slowly to a nonchalant beat of “I got you bitch” and my layers peel away slowly, only to have flesh exposed to rot.

As I see the scene; it’s un-believable as I have seen this movie before! The Hollywood block buster of the maniac in the pinhole.


(By Literary Diva And The Lit Factory)



Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary That's Oh So Nice*

TAKE INSPIRATION FROM LOVE!

Love can be funny, jilting, happy, hateful, and romantic.

Most of us when in love find ourselves peeling back the layers of ourselves and the person we are with to understand this ever changing emotion.  It's one of the hardest thing some of us will ever experience in our lives.

As you begin to create a story, taking inspiration from love will always do the trick.  You can spin it any way you want; taking most parts from your own experiences as well as other individual's experiences. 

Diving into this emotion requires heighten senses and long hard thought. Think about what it was like for you to be in love as well as for your partner. Go deep and look inside even if your still dealing with some issues. It not only can be great therapy but it can also take your story to the next level.  As you do this, your story will have the twist and turns and strong characters that you want.  Your story will come alive in every scene, character and most of all in every word you write.

The benefits of taking inspiration from love is that, you have access to alot of material, such as, your own experiences and the experiences of others, as well as generic themes throughout time.

All in all, inspiration is all around us in more ways than one. Love just happens to be that inspiration (good or bad) that most of us has experienced.

Take your que from Love and write a story that all of us can't wait to read.


Happy Writing!

Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*

THE BATTLE FOR CREATIVITY

Creativity is something very special that most of us are blessed with.

We as individuals have the right to exercise it in many forms, forums, fashions and passions. 

When we are creative, we are using all of our senses, powers, and utilizing the deepest part of our inner soul.  Truth be told, it's how most ideas are born in it's purest form.

Having the right to use and pursue our own creativity is sometimes a battle.  Sometimes it's a battle within, but at times it can a battle in society.  The fight can be devastating, but we end up doing what we want to certain degree.

As you all know, when we are creative we inspire, motivate, and fuel our passion from the deepest parts of our soul. 

All in all; creativity is our God give right! It's only battle if you make it a battle.

Be the epic creative person you are soley meant to be!



Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*

LET'S TAKE A LONG WALK!

Literally let's take a long walk around park after dark!

Those words from Jill Scott who is a talented song writer and singer.  She embodys true poetics in so many ways.  Her delivery is strong, open, and natural.

As you listen to her song, think about what you would like to embody in your writing.  Think about every aspects of the story and pen it to the fullest.  Dig deep inside your creative soul and take it to the next level.

In the words of Jill Scott; "let's take a long walk around the park after dark."




Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*

CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Creativity can come to us in many forms. 

It comes to us in the form of conflict, love, education, drama, family, and friends.  All of these things can help us challenge ourselves as writers. 

It's so important to remember as a writer, challenging your self brings about changes and freshness in your storytelling.  It can help you turn your writing into a sensational story in the eyes of your readers.

Today, take the time to challenge yourself.  Dig deep inside your writer's soul to take chances as your writing your stories.  It will allow you as a writer to be more creative, and more connected to your stories. 

As you do this, your stories will come alive with brilliance and your potential readers will always love your writing.



Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*

Poetically Speaking!

*JANE'S PUZZLE HOUSE-Thoughts Psychotically Mutating*

Sitting
Staring
Thoughts overflowing
Turmoil of chaos invading
Murmur, murmur, tears flowing without juice and mind sinking into nonstop aroma.

Cries
Laughing
Thoughts overflowing
Sinking of great flavor into a ravished spirit
Murmur, murmur, lost in a box of sick thoughts of swarming illusions and death grips.

Talking
Walking
Thoughts overflowing
Hardcore thoughts clawing and scratching to dominate
Murmur, murmur- laughing nonstop while my thoughts drool like hot magma and burn the inner parts of my psyche.

Murmur, murmur

Murmur, murmur

Laughing psychotically
Eating scents of horror
Tasting instant grips of rotten mind hoarding
Arms folded as I rock back and forth
No way out

Isolated
Murmur
Isolated
Murmur

Life solitary confinement is a bitch as it locks down but takes my thoughts on a trip.


By: Literary Diva of blogtalkradio.com/diva29 and "The Lit Factory"
www.blogtalkradio.com/diva29
literarydiva29@yahoo.com


Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*

ONE WORD

"Conflict"

Writer's we challenge you to write a story filled with conflict.  Make it strong, juicy, and thought provoking. 

Make it a story to remember.



Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*

WRITE WITH LOVE!

Writing takes alot of soul and everything else. Everything from how you write, what you write, and why you write comes out of you.

At times many of us writer's feel like we can't because we feel as if we have nothing to say.  Instead of digging deep in our writer's soul, we don't say or write anything. 

That's not being a good writer.

What we do know is that, each story you come up with should be a story written with love and determination.  It should be the best story you write as if it were your last. 

Trust me; I' know!

Today; take the time to write with love.  Every word, sentence, and paragraph should be written with your love stamp.  Remember it's the love in your writer's soul that can truly create a story for your reader to remember.



Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*

THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE!

The truth will set you free is a true statement.  It says that as long as you walk with truth, then things won't be bad.

That's the same in your writing.

As a writer, you have to write from the heart, which allows you to tell the types of stories you want to tell.  It also allows you to write with integrity confidence. 

Being true to who you are is something that most writer's should have inside as they strive to create the best stories.  Those stories will resonate with the reader in their own lives as they read the stories. 

Today take the time to walk in truth so that you can be true in your writing.



Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice* 

WRITING FOR YOUR LIFE

Here's a new one for all of you to think about; "writing for your life."

When you write for your life, you are essentially saying you are putting your blood, sweat and tears into your story.  It says you are creating the best story you can possibly create from within. 

I know a thing or two about writing for your life.  I have authored over 12 books, host a literary talk radio show, and publish over 8 blogs. 

My love is literature and, with that, when I am creating a story for my audience, and potential readers I am saying, I'm putting my all into it no matter what. 

Being creative comes from within along with some instruction.  As long as you exercise that creativity and use your instruction you can create a story that's out of this world. 

All of it comes from within you the storyteller, which means you are writing for you life to tell the best story you can possibly tell.

Today, take heed and get creative and write and for your life.



Cherries And Strawberries
Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice