Turning observations into stories worth sharing
Whether you're looking for writing prompts or want to write and share the stories of your life, your career, your pets, a challenge or an accomplishment, Waystation Whistle offers inspiration and examples to help.
People love stories, and you've got some good ones.
I first discovered the power of stories by writing letters. It was a letter I wrote to my in-laws about the neighbor's chickens.
It was the equivalent of a home run for a letter writer.
When my in-laws received the letter, they called to say the letter arrived and asked about the chickens. The next time we saw them, they asked about the chickens. And again, the time after that.
It was the first time I'd started a letter with a story, and my readers were hooked.
So was I.
What can you write about?
Turn what you see, do, and experience into stories. Observations of every day life. The Story Starter Calendar is free, is delivered to your inbox every Sunday, and can help spark an idea for your next story or adventure.
Nat'l Piano Month might have you recalling a story of piano lessons. Write about it.
Nat'l Biscotti Day might bring memories of being in someone's kitchen. Or a holiday. Tell us about it.
Writing comes from living, doing, and observing. So get out, look around, or try something new or different, and the ideas will come.
What can you do with your writing?
Share your writing in a book or a blog. Or keep it for yourself; sometimes, the mere act of writing can be enough.
If you're a writer, you know good writing requires a lot of rewriting. If you're new to writing, keeping writing. The more you write, the better your writing will be.
Get something down on the page. Anything. Say out loud what you're thinking about, then write it down. That's where you'll find your way.
Waystation Whistle is designed to help you uncover stories in your life ... whether it's a story about chickens, a trip you took, the business you started, that dinner disaster, or how you finally landed the career of your dreams.
Your stories might entertain your readers, give them comfort, or offer humor when they need it most. And, it can do the same for you.
People love stories, and you've got some good ones.
I first discovered the power of stories by writing letters. It was a letter I wrote to my in-laws about the neighbor's chickens.
It was the equivalent of a home run for a letter writer.
When my in-laws received the letter, they called to say the letter arrived and asked about the chickens. The next time we saw them, they asked about the chickens. And again, the time after that.
It was the first time I'd started a letter with a story, and my readers were hooked.
So was I.
What can you write about?
Turn what you see, do, and experience into stories. Observations of every day life. The Story Starter Calendar is free, is delivered to your inbox every Sunday, and can help spark an idea for your next story or adventure.
Nat'l Piano Month might have you recalling a story of piano lessons. Write about it.
Nat'l Biscotti Day might bring memories of being in someone's kitchen. Or a holiday. Tell us about it.
Writing comes from living, doing, and observing. So get out, look around, or try something new or different, and the ideas will come.
What can you do with your writing?
Share your writing in a book or a blog. Or keep it for yourself; sometimes, the mere act of writing can be enough.
If you're a writer, you know good writing requires a lot of rewriting. If you're new to writing, keeping writing. The more you write, the better your writing will be.
Get something down on the page. Anything. Say out loud what you're thinking about, then write it down. That's where you'll find your way.
Waystation Whistle is designed to help you uncover stories in your life ... whether it's a story about chickens, a trip you took, the business you started, that dinner disaster, or how you finally landed the career of your dreams.
Your stories might entertain your readers, give them comfort, or offer humor when they need it most. And, it can do the same for you.
My first book, A Snail Mail Guide to Cursive Writing Practice, came from my love of letter writing. It's part memoir, part workbook for sharing stories through letters ... and a primer on cursive handwriting.
The book takes the mystery out of who to write to and what to write about, and offers the reassurance you need to write ... and not worry about your handwriting.
The book takes the mystery out of who to write to and what to write about, and offers the reassurance you need to write ... and not worry about your handwriting.
My second book, Things I Notice When I Walk the Dog came from trying to avoid the frustration I felt when I walked my scent-sniffing basset hound, Agatha. It's about learning to slow down and appreciate all there is to see along the way. It's a delightful picture book (suitable for all ages ... and all dog lovers!) that will change the way you see the world around you.
It's a fun story to share, and having it in book form allows me to revisit and enjoy my time with Agatha.
It's a fun story to share, and having it in book form allows me to revisit and enjoy my time with Agatha.
Create new stories
Get the Story Starter Calendar every Sunday. Use it as a source for writing prompts, and ideas for creating new stories.
Get the Story Starter Calendar every Sunday. Use it as a source for writing prompts, and ideas for creating new stories.
Get yours today ... ideas for every day of the week!
Remember, people love stories, and you've got some good ones.
I'm so glad you're here.
I'm so glad you're here.
Christine Richards
Storyteller, Collage Artist
Storyteller, Collage Artist