Mess- Writing can get messy. From the top of my desk to the inside of my brain!
Muck- You have to be willing to trudge around in the muck to discover the true essence of your story.
Mood- Set the mood with the right lighting and background music when you write.
Muscle- It takes real strength to continue to believe in your project and not give up.
Milieu- Know the entire world of your main character, the milieu of emotions that motivate her.
Marvel- This is what I do when piece of fiction comes together with all its requisite parts.
Memory- All your characters have them, it's what motivates them, as the writer you need to know them, as the reader not so much.
Move- Hard to remember but moving every 15-20 minutes could save your eyes and neck.
Mellow- Sometimes a good chill in your favorite chair can loosen the creative juices.
Magic- This is what happens when a story is born.
Masterpiece- We all hope our WIP will become a finished piece of art.
Motivation- Things that get me going: A brisk walk, chocolate, reading a great book or even just a trip to the bookstore.
Hmm...Magnificent - how you feel after you've completed your first draft!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
I agree with Rae on Magnificent...
ReplyDeleteAnd I always find a trip to the bookstore to be motivational.
Good M words. I would add muse. Without mine, I'd get nothing done.
ReplyDeleteI love your definition of mess... my brain and desk get messy too
ReplyDeleteThose are terrific M words. I can't add anything to it. Very motivational and true.
ReplyDeleteYou're 50! I'm 50! I hear 50 is the new 25... so why do I feel like the new 75? Congratulations on hitting half a century - hope you're loving it!
ReplyDeleteI like you take on all the m things that relate to writing. Moving around is also good for your health based on an article I read this week that says people who move around stand less of a chance of a heart attack than those who sit around most of the day.
ReplyDeleteI always forget to type in the I'm human and so my comment didn't stay but here it is again :) I really like your m words they are very creative. I like the move one. I often forget to move.
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