Writing Prompt: You’re at work and you print something personal (and sensitive). Unfortunately, you’ve sent it to the wrong printer and,… Read more Sent to the Wrong Printer
Author: elainekoyamawrites
Born and raised in Montana, schooled at Stanford, worked at ag giant Cargill, co-owned an IT consulting firm. Embarking on a writing career. Raised three kids, recently widowed. Now, the rest of the story.
Mystery Cookie
Writing Prompt: One Day you come into work and find a cookie mysteriously placed on your desk. Grateful to whoever… Read more Mystery Cookie
The One That Got Away
Writing Prompt: You bump into an ex-lover on Valentine’s Day—the one whom you often call “The One That Got Away.”… Read more The One That Got Away
Breaking Up With Writer’s Block
Preface–I began Prompt Me! to try to instill inspiration and discipline into my writing day. To help me get “inspired”… Read more Breaking Up With Writer’s Block
Diaries of a Young Woman
I have begun the task of transcribing the diaries of my mother. My sister, Kathryn, found them in Mom’s dresser… Read more Diaries of a Young Woman
The Loft Classes
January 8-29, 2018 This winter I will be taking two classes, one is to better understand the business of writing.… Read more The Loft Classes
The Writing Process
I thought it would be easier than it is. Writing, that is. Like having the gift for gab, I’ve always… Read more The Writing Process
What about “Liberated Life”?
I have been getting mixed signals about the connotation of the term “liberated” in my working title. How do you… Read more What about “Liberated Life”?
Building Awareness
Yesterday I met another writer to discuss our work, our goals, our dreams. This woman was a friend through a… Read more Building Awareness
Lessons from a Liberated Life–Status update
I am about seven months into my new career, with only a few shiny objects that have crossed my path–one… Read more Lessons from a Liberated Life–Status update
ELAINE KOYAMA WRITES 