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Category Archives: writing
MY WRITING JOURNEY
Most people have a preconceived idea about artists. Some think being one requires living in squalor, experiencing all areas of life and staring at the face of a computer all day. While others imagine the debonair, carefree lifestyle of one … Continue reading
MY WRITING JOURNEY
I have set my novel on the shelf for the past three weeks. I felt it a good idea to step away from it for a while and return to it with fresh eyes. During that hiatus, I’ve had thoughts … Continue reading
MY WRITING JOURNEY
It has been almost three weeks since I finished my novel. I set it aside before beginning one of my final edits. You may call it procrastination. You might think of it as fear of failure. It could be considered a breaking … Continue reading
MY WRITING JOURNEY
With all the fiction in the political scene, it probably would be more lucrative to put your writing skills into that market. I’ve finished my mandatory 60,000+ plus words. I’m adding a few more as I begin the editing process. … Continue reading
MY WRITING JOURNEY
Just a little less than 3000 words to go. Then it’s time to edit. Spell check has been known to be my worst enemy, so I’m praying that each word is the right one. As far as grammar and all … Continue reading
MY WRITING JOURNEY
I feel like I’m on my final journey. This thing which I love to do has begun to consume me. As time swiftly flies beyond me – as my days grow shorter – as the need to make money is … Continue reading
MY WRITING JOURNEY
Last week my writing journey took a brief hiatus. I guess it all started the week before, when Minnesota was hit with one last (I hope) snow storm. There I sat again, in a pile of snow and ice, struggling … Continue reading
MY WRITING JOURNEY
Only fifteen thousand words to go. Maybe I could add some ands, buts, pluses, likewises or toos. The word count has been my nemesis in this process. I realize words are a necessary component to flesh out my characters, so I continue … Continue reading
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Tagged creative wriitng, humor, my journey as an author, novel
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MY WRITING JOURNEY
According to a study, the amount of words we speak each day is about 16,000, depending on age, social structure, etc. I wonder how they determine these statistics. Do people actually monitor the number of words they say like they tally up … Continue reading
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Tagged my writing journey, novel writing, writing for money
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MY WRITING JOURNEY
It started when I was just a child. I’d concoct stories which would be turned into plays. When in eighth grade, I wrote a full length play, which would’ve required a cast of thousands, a set worthy of Cecil B. … Continue reading
MY WRITING JOURNEY
Discipline and dedication come to mind this morning. All the words – all the struggle to put them in the correct order – to lavish them with inspiring adjectives – to pour out my soul only to have it leashed … Continue reading
IN SEARCH OF MY MUSE
Writing a novel is certainly a lot different than writing a play, a poem or a short story. First of all you need at least 60,000,000 words. So far I have 38,001. I think the last word was “help!” I’m sure … Continue reading
I COULD WRITE A BOOK
As some of you know, I’ve been writing my first novel for some time now. I actually started it about seven years ago. Then life got in the way. We downsized and moved to a smaller home. About a year … Continue reading
ANOTHER NOTABLE FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY
This week I’m focusing on the birthdays of men of greatness. Today, one of my all time favorite authors – Charles Dickens. This man had a short life of only 58 years, but managed to give us such classics as … Continue reading
I LOVE TO WRITE DAY
The thinking cat is a reminder that we writers often suffer writer’s block, so we need a little help from our friends. Today we celebrate ” love to Write Day.” I happen to have a penchant for these weird and unusual … Continue reading
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Tagged aspirations, careers, humor, positive thinking, writers
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POWER OF WORDS
r I don’t speak anything other than English, even though I took a couple years of Latin in high school a hundred years ago. I did find those classes helpful in deciphering the meanings of many words in Webster’s Dictionary, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Humor, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged confusion, humor, misinterpretation, responsiblity, tongue, words
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THE DISCIPLINE OF WRITING
“Writing is the painting of the voice.” Voltaire What does it take to be a writer? No it isn’t the flashiest computer money can buy. It has little to do with your opinion. It’s really nothing more than a discipline. So, … Continue reading
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Tagged arts, blogging, discipline, encouragement, Inspiration, motivation, writing
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DREAMS
I’ve been known for fantastical, out of this world, nonsensical and truly weird dreams. Last night I dreamt I went in for some kind of surgery and came out with tattoos all over my body. Mind you, I have never been … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, dreams, humor, Inspiration, writing
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WHY BLOG?
When I started blogging three years ago, I never dreamed it would become such a time consuming endeavor. I’ve always felt strongly about certain issues, yet never felt comfortable confronting them face to face with others. Writing has allowed me … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, encouragement, God's Word, Hope, Inspiration, internet, opinion, Salvation, writing
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