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Tyler's Novels
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Lessons of Descriptions
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Short Stories
Lessons from a Novel about Simon of Cyrene
There are a number of lessons I learned in writing the story of Simon of Cyrene. Here are three that I considered the most profound, especially when likening them to the global situations we’ve dealt with over the past few years.
A Light Snow
Here is a short story that combines the familiar environment of a quaint little village and the glorious hand of nature. How would you react if you were to come across this setting?
A Mother & Father
A short story based on a real experience. At the heart of this story is the value of life and the moments we share together.
Behind the Scenes of the Writing of Simon
In writing Simon, there were many nuances, structures, and themes that had to be part of the story. This article dives into the creation of the story and why some of the choices were made regarding those nuances, structures, and themes.
All About the Described in 5 Challenge
What is the Described in 5 Challenge? Where did it come from? What is its purpose? I’m glad you asked! Learn more about this writing challenge and the process of bringing it about!
Part 7 - Described in 5 Creative Writing Exercises 31 to 35
Part seven of our daily challenge to Describe an image in 5 minutes. Let’s practice our ability to describe something we are seeing for the first time and see what that experience teaches us. So far each day has brought something unexpected!
Part 6 – Described in 5 Creative Writing Exercises 26 to 30
Part six part in a daily challenge to Describe as best as possible an image in 5 minutes. It’s a way to practice and improve writing technique while learning what new pieces of knowledge each day’s experience can teach.
Described in 5: What We Have Learned
The first 25 Described in 5 challenges revealed a number of writing techniques and lessons about life. In this article I break them down and organize them into 4 classes of lessons. Check out what this simple daily challenge is helping us learn.
Part 5 - Described in 5 : 21 to 25
Our fifth part in a daily challenge to Describe an image in 5 minutes. From tropical islands to frigid landscapes, to sprawling cities lets see what these exercises can teach us about the power or writing!
Part 4 - Described in 5 : 16 to 20
Part four in our daily experiment to Describe an Image in 5 minutes. Each day offers something new to be learned and a new step in experience toward mastering the art of writing. Let’s see what these next five challenges bring to the table.
Part 3 - Described in 5 : 11 to 15
Part three in our daily experiment to Describe an Image in 5 minutes. We are making connections, learning techniques of writing, and hopefully becoming better writers. Come see what we learn today!
Part 2 - Described in 5 : 6 to 10
The second set of experiences in the challenge to describe an image in 5 minutes. We’re taking what we learned from the first five, applying them to these, and seeing what else we learn in this journey of description!
Described in 5: Exercises 1-5
Trying my hand at describing images I find from the internet in five minutes. Hopefully over time it leads to more creative writing! Can you picture in your mind the descriptions of these pictures?
The Call by Tyler Mower
The Call is a fictional short-story based on a multitude of my personal experiences with the hopes and frustrations of dating. When all is said and done it is that moment of jubilation that so enthralls the mind and heart.
Round About by Tyler Mower
Welcome to my category “Short Stories by Tyler”. Hopefully that explains the purpose of this section, but if not here is a clarifier: this is the place where you can find short stories I have written.
To start off, I wanted to share the first short story I wrote when I decided to start making writing part of who I was. This one is called Round About. I hope you like the twist within the story!
Excel with Journaling
Journaling comes in all shapes and sizes. One method you may already use or perhaps it has never crossed your mind is the use of digital spreadsheets like Excel. I have been using Excel to journal my hiking since 2014. The unique capabilities of Excel has made it one of my favorite journals. Read more to know why.
September 11th Journal Entry
Twenty years after the events of September 11, 2001 I went to my journal and found my entries around that horrific day. Connecting the dots between then and now I realize I have been changed forever, but was pleased to find a consistent them of the tragedy being fused with the noblest characteristics of humanity.
The Journey of My Historical Thesis: The Backbone of Success
For anyone interested in the nautical explorations of the world, learning about the voyages of Captain Cook should be high on your list. Filled with danger, discovery, science, discipline, and first encounters with europeans his voyages filled in the map of the world and may count as the beginning of globalization. Yet all that his voyages achieved it was doe to the crew who enabled the ships to endure multi year voyages into the unknown.
A Little about Tyler Mower
Come learn a little about Tyler Mower, literally what his name means. Then stick around for some questions and answers. If you would like to ask a question please do so respectfully and add it to the comments!
1942: Brazil and Its Almost Forgotten War - Book Review
See World War II through a different lens, get a new perspective, and broaden your understanding of the complexity of World War 2. Not only was Brazil involved in World War 2, but it felt the effects of war along its coastline, it sent some of its bravest men into the hell of battle, and sadly after over half a century the part they played is largely unspoken and unknown today.