Continuing a Love Affair with the Written Word
Week one of my first National Novel Writing Month participation is coming to a close. Definitely a great decision on my part (it happens occasionally) to jump in. I've shown up. I've gotten great word counts in, and most importantly, I've been forced to follow a rule of first drafts that I usually ignore, which... Continue Reading →
Chalene Johnson says, "If your friends don't work out, get new friends!" Basically, surround yourself with people who fit who you want to be; people who will help you along your path, not create roadblocks and detours. Brilliant advice I've never met anyone disagree with, but, as with so much great advice, easier said than... Continue Reading →
I'm supposed to Blog. To write content that makes you want to follow along so when I finally finish some novel, you'll want to read it. But I never know what to say. I never figure that anyone will care if I do figure out something to say. But, they say it's the way. So,... Continue Reading →
I take too much time away. It's been... well, about months since I've posted anything, which simply lines up perfectly with my state of underachieving. Recently, I read a quote that went something like this:Accept who you are... if you're a jerk, accept that you're a jerk. Then let it go, and move on. So, I'm... Continue Reading →
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Continuing a Love Affair with the Written Word
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