It's a new year so I decided that it's time for a new look. As you can see my blog has undergone a significant face lift. Like it?With this new look comes a new focus: I have decided to add Writing Challenges to my blog content this year. So what exactly does that mean? Well, last year when I introduced my Reading Challenge the purpose was to motivate me to read more books. The Writing Challenge will work the same way by motivating me to write more often through fun and creative challenges.
Writing Challenge #1: Poetweets
A few years ago I started writing Poetweets, single tweet-sized lines of poetry in 140 characters or less. If you've glanced at my Twitter feed in the last two years you'll see that I lasted like a week. This time around my challenge will be to write at least 2 Poetweets a week for the month of February (that's 8 Poetweets in total). I think there's plenty of inspiration to draw from to get the creativity flowing--February is Black History Month in the U.S and there's also Valentine's Day.
To read my #poetweets, follow me on Twitter @KeishaLBrown. Want to journey this creative road with me? Share your own #poetweets! Also, I have started a new Facebook page where I will be sharing my blog posts from now on so please like my page to view my latest updates. You can also send me suggestions for new Reading or Writing Challenges.
Update: A complete list of Poetweets for this challenge are posted below. Read my first round of Poetweets here.
Love is a noun and a verb, an action and a word, a poison, a passion, a person (the "one"), a kiss, sweet bliss and a loaded gun. #poetweet— Keisha Laneé Brown (@KeishaLBrown) February 6, 2014
A friendly word that’s warm and kind can ease the heart of a troubled mind; yes, love spoken for only moment can last a lifetime. #poetweet— Keisha Laneé Brown (@KeishaLBrown) February 9, 2014
What brilliant, bold and lofty dreams are floating in your head? Take a chance and venture down that path you think you dread. #poetweet— Keisha Laneé Brown (@KeishaLBrown) February 11, 2014
It took a while but I have found a deeper state of zen; that when I lose the best of me to you, I also win. #poetweet— Keisha Laneé Brown (@KeishaLBrown) February 16, 2014
I wonder what Laboulaye's lady sees/ I look at her, she looks at me/ Eyes green, they look sleepy (or maybe even weepy)/ A mystery #Poetweet— Keisha Laneé Brown (@KeishaLBrown) February 19, 2014
There is no right way to be a [ ___ ] woman or man. Whatever I think of me or choose to be, I am. #poetweet— Keisha Laneé Brown (@KeishaLBrown) February 27, 2014
