This was a really fun one to do. The prompt was an object! What kind of stories can you come up with an object? You may not see Bubbles the pen as something vital to you. However, for some people it is a vital part of their day. In fact, authors, composers, artists, and journalists use this vital object; just to name a few. In this story, let’s get to know Bubbles, the Red Pen! The pen I write with is red, and I decided to name her Bubbles. You see Bubbles has been with me for a little while now. She loves sliding on the page, turning with every stroke that I write. In fact, Bubbles loves to see each adventure as it unfolds with each new character and scene of a story that is written. What Bubbles likes best is the gratitude list that is made almost every day. Feeling the emotions of each character and recording the gratitude for each day made Bubbles feel so bubbly that she could hardly contain her excitement. However, Bubbles is grateful for the rest she gets because it sure is tiring by the end of the writing. One day, Bubbles awoke to the familiar feeling of being picked up and placed on the page. She tries once. Nothing.
 She tries again. Still nothing.
She wonders what’s wrong.
She begins to wonder if she will ever write again.
 Her owner realized what was wrong and replaced what Bubbles needed. Suddenly, Bubbles felt a jolt of energy as she glided along the curves and turns of the strokes on the page. Bubbles lived for this excitement. She always loved the way she could move, twist, turn, color, and so much more. Sometimes we aren’t broken. Sometimes we’re simply empty and need to be refilled. Bubbles isn’t valuable because she’s a red pen. She’s valuable because of what she is able to do when she has what she needs. “Am I broken, or am I simply empty and in need of being refilled?”

I am so pleased and excited that more people have decided to belong here. Please get to know and welcome these new members. They have varying interests, so if some of them have similar interests take some time to get to know them and talk about stuff. Just remember the rule about not soliciting or self promoting. There is a time and place for that. Nancy Miranda has written a little and is interested in poems and novels. Nancy joined for self motivation. Stephanie Mata has written a little and is interested in poetry. Stephanie joined out of interest. Morgan Cool has some completed works and is interested in blogging, songs, books, and web. Morgan joined because she needs a community of others who have similar hobbies. Emily Phipps is new to writing and is interested in poetry and memoir writing. Emily found us in a search and I for one am glad she did. Kenny Feather (cool name) has written a little and is interested in writing Songs. When I asked what convinced Kenny to join, his responce was a simple "Hmmmm". I think Kenny was warming up the vocal chords in preparation of giving us all a song. What do you think? Christina T is new to writing and is interested in poetry and script writing. Christina joined as an aspiring creative writer. Paul Cole has some completed works and is interested in non fiction. Paul joined because of how he learn about our community. Leslie Grayson has written a little and is interested in fiction and nonfiction. Leslie joined because she woul'd love to be around like minded people.

I started a story a while ago that I'd like to follow up on ... Anybody write children's books here

Many authors spend weeks, months, and sometimes years writing a manuscript. They carefully build their characters, develop ideas, shape stories, and pour emotions into every chapter. After finishing the final sentence, most people feel the hardest part is over. But there is one important element many authors unintentionally overlook, and that is book formatting. Book formatting is often treated like a simple finishing touch, when in reality it plays a major role in the reader's experience. A professionally formatted book does much more than make pages look organized. It creates comfort, improves readability, and gives your work the presentation it deserves. Think about opening a book and immediately noticing strange spacing, inconsistent fonts, paragraphs that feel crowded, chapter headings that do not align properly, or text sitting too close to the edge of the page. Even if the story itself is amazing, those small details quietly affect the reading experience. Readers may not always say, "This book is poorly formatted," but they notice how the book feels while reading it. Good formatting allows your words to breathe. It creates smooth transitions from page to page. It helps readers focus on your story, your message, and your ideas instead of being distracted by layout issues. Formatting is not simply about appearance. It is about functionality. It is about guiding the reader naturally through your work without interruption. Proper formatting creates balance and professionalism that supports the quality of the content you worked so hard to create. Imagine spending years building a beautiful house and then arranging the rooms in a way that makes it difficult for people to move comfortably. The structure exists, but the experience feels incomplete. Your manuscript is your message, but formatting is how that message is presented to the world. A great story deserves more than good writing. It deserves a professional reading experience. Never underestimate the power of formatting because readers remember not only what they read, but also how your book made them feel. 📖✨