Fodder For Fiction » writing http://llleibow.com/blog Come share observations about the quirky, silly, deep, and meaningful things in life that not only entertain on the spot, but also contribute to a great store of facts and tidbits I draw from in developing character, setting, and plot in my fiction writing. From time to time, participate in innovative improvisational writing exercises. It's all fodder for fiction! Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:34:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 My Ride Has Been Mom’ed! http://llleibow.com/blog/2008/11/17/my-ride-has-been-momed/ http://llleibow.com/blog/2008/11/17/my-ride-has-been-momed/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:29:00 +0000 admin http://llleibow.com/blog/2008/11/17/my-ride-has-been-momed/ Remember, I must incorporate the details you share with me during the month of November into a short story that I will post here on this blog.

Today I am looking for answers to the following questions to give me more info for my Improvisational Creative Writing Exercise:

What kind of car do you drive? What kind of car do you WISH you could be driving instead and why?

I spent the day stuck at home today without my wheels. The reason for this, you ask? The answer: I have no car today because my three sons thought it would be a good idea to play baseball in the driveway. One of them threw the ball, and with incredible precision, hit the passenger side view mirror, smashing it so it loo.

Being the superstitious type, I’m hoping the only bad luck the boys have is the poverty they will experience as I take money out of their allowance to pay for the repairs. Oy vey!

I attached a link to a great video that pretty much describes my current set of wheels. Take a look at it. Have pity on me. Have a good laugh. BUT THEN COME BACK HERE AND LEAVE YOUR COMMENT.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEFE3B0Rje0

I want you all to know, someday, I will no longer have a need to car pool large groups of children to baseball games, lacrosse practice, religious school, and trumpet lessons. I know you are probably thinking that I will miss this time once it has gone by. You are also probably right! But I WILL NOT miss my junked-up, MOMed Honda Pilot. I will be driving a smart car. That way, if I do invite any children to ride along, the mess will be MUCH smaller!

]]> http://llleibow.com/blog/2008/11/17/my-ride-has-been-momed/feed/ 2 Improvisational Creative Writing Challenge http://llleibow.com/blog/2008/10/31/improvisational-creative-writing-challenge/ http://llleibow.com/blog/2008/10/31/improvisational-creative-writing-challenge/#comments Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:30:00 +0000 admin http://llleibow.com/blog/2008/10/31/improvisational-creative-writing-challenge/ There is madness in my method. You may think that I am merely giving you a little writing prompt or taking a poll about these little slices of life. But there is more to it than that.

My plan is to request little anecdotes and favorites from you on one topic or another a couple of times per week through the month of November. Then, I plan to take all of the little tidbits you share of favorites, fears, annoyances, and more and incorporate as many as I can into a story that I will post here.

So, check back often, have fun answering the questions, and challenge me to be creative!

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