My turn to blog was rapidly approaching, but I found myself devoid of ideas. Not a good thing for a writer. But there I was, high and dry of topics. Then I read a newsletter that included blog ideas for May. Eureka!
The article wasn’t quite what I thought. Rather than blog topics, it listed May monthly observances. I picked out the ones I liked, then set about figuring how I could relate them to each other and to writing. So here goes:
May is Creative Beginnings Month. That certainly relates to writing. We all need a great beginning, a hook that will reel in editors, agents, and readers.
May is National Salsa Month. Salsa is spicy and delicious--just like romance novels. A scrumptious opening hook whets our taste buds for the rest of the story.
May is Sweet Vidalia Onion Month. Vidalia onions sweeten a salsa recipe. Sweet, tasty Vidalia onions enhance any recipe much as a passionate and sweet love story enhances any romance novel.
May 27 is Cellophane Tape Day. Cellophane tape holds things together. Good writing, good characterization, and believable conflict will hold any story together, be it sweet or spicy, or a dash of both.
May 30 is Hug Your Cat Day. I love cats. Most writers own cats. Every day should be Hug Your Cat Day.
I’ll end on that note as I go off in search of my cat Killer to give her a big hug.
The article wasn’t quite what I thought. Rather than blog topics, it listed May monthly observances. I picked out the ones I liked, then set about figuring how I could relate them to each other and to writing. So here goes:
May is Creative Beginnings Month. That certainly relates to writing. We all need a great beginning, a hook that will reel in editors, agents, and readers.
May is National Salsa Month. Salsa is spicy and delicious--just like romance novels. A scrumptious opening hook whets our taste buds for the rest of the story.
May is Sweet Vidalia Onion Month. Vidalia onions sweeten a salsa recipe. Sweet, tasty Vidalia onions enhance any recipe much as a passionate and sweet love story enhances any romance novel.
May 27 is Cellophane Tape Day. Cellophane tape holds things together. Good writing, good characterization, and believable conflict will hold any story together, be it sweet or spicy, or a dash of both.
May 30 is Hug Your Cat Day. I love cats. Most writers own cats. Every day should be Hug Your Cat Day.
I’ll end on that note as I go off in search of my cat Killer to give her a big hug.
11 comments:
Neat article, but THIS writer owns a DOG. LOL
Cute post, Carolyn. You always write interesting blogs. Hail, cellophane tape day! Lol.
Best--Adele
Thanks for posting, Marie-Nicole and Adele.
And Marie-Nicole, I know you have an adorable little Sheltie. I meant no disrespect to dog owners. Lots of writers have doggie companions too. We love them all.
Hail Cellophane Tape Day!
Oh, I know you meant no disprepect. I know LOTS of writers who are owned by cats.
I hugged all my cats!
Marie-Nicole,
You've heard the adage: dogs have owners, cats have staff. So true.
Jerri,
Thanks for posting. I'm glad you hugged your cats.
I'll take a five pound bag please. I'll work on the tape thing!
What a neat post! Thanks for the smile.
Mary and Maeve
Thanks for reading my post and commenting. Glad you enjoyed it.
Made me laugh. I have a dog and two cats so I get it from both directions. I need to put these on my work calendar. (I always try to get every holiday off - no matter what. If it's Groundhog Day, I have groundhog ancestors, etc.)
Patsy
Thanks for posting. Your post made me laugh. I like your attitude of celebrating every little holiday.
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