Spoopy Writing Challenge — Day 7

Well, well, well, if it isn’t All Hallow’s Eve Eve. You know what that means – it’s the final story of my October writing challenge. 

I thought I might share how my writing process has been for this challenge, in case you’re curious! How quickly I start writing really depends on my mood that day, which of course can be difficult if I’m tired or have had a bad day. It always starts with me reviewing the list of prompts I’ve made, thanks to your help. Sometimes one will stand out and an idea will come right away – like with yesterday’s. Others might be harder. This can be for various reasons. I might get a basic idea for a prompt but need to flesh it out – like with the story for day five. For that prompt, I had to puzzle out what “currency” could compel a ghost to haunt. 

In all these scenarios, I usually start writing before I have a fully formed story. I don’t know the length or details, there are some gaps I have to fill in as I go, and I improvise a lot. I don’t get much time to edit either, so sometimes the edges stay a little rough (forgive me, dear reader, for my editing sins!)

What are the benefits? Well, I get to offer you, my loveliest reader, seven spooky stories for spooky season! But it also offers me a chance to push boundaries, to push myself. The prompts can often get me to write something I would never have otherwise. The time constraints forces me to ignore my inner critic in order to write. 

And overall, it can boost my sense of accomplishment. I like knowing that you are here with me, reader, enjoying the stories I’m telling. So thank you. Thank you for reading them, thank you for commenting, or liking, or even just lurking and sending me good thoughts. I appreciate you. 

And while today is the last story, that doesn’t mean I don’t have a treat (or trick) for you tomorrow, so if you want to know what that little Halloween goodie is, you’ll have to come back and see!

If you haven’t, make sure to read the rest of my challenge stories and let me know what you think in the comments below. I’d love to know your thoughts! So, without further ado, today’s prompt comes from B.D. Brave:

I can’t stop eating decorative beads

And to close out my 2022 October writing challenge, for my seventh and final story, I bring you…

Look at the State of Me!

Now available in my collection: Whims of the Night Winds!

And that’s the final tale, my dear reader. But be sure to come back tomorrw. I have something special for you.

x PLM