Tag: Writing
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I may suck at writing poetry lately …
But my friends at poetry assignment are rockin it! Please remember to check out their work and give them some comment love. In the meantime and to try to get back into the spirit of things, I have been designing a poetry book of my work, hoping that looking at it will bring back my…
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Who are The Beatles?
I have recently had the opportunity to introduce a friend to The Beatles. No, this “friend” is not actually my 2-year-old niece or anything like that, though I know why you would think that considering the above statement. No, this friend is 26 years old and as of last summer had “heard of” The Beatles…
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Diamonds, Lies, and Alibis excerpt (#nanowrimo)
Was going to send you here to read, but their site has problems crashing during November so you can also read below: The two sat in silence for several moments, enjoying each other’s company and speaking without words. They always had this way of feeling the other’s presence and moods, and tonight was no exception:…
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Observations on writing a novel (#nanowrimo)
1. Writing a novel is not easy. 2. Writing a novel is one of the best things I will ever do. National Novel Writing Month kicked off at midnight Nov. 1, and I was there with many of the rest of my peers, abstaining from fun Halloween partying in order to be alert and ready to…
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My own bucket list
My friend Beth wrote recently about creating a bucket list. She has inspired me to think about my own. What is it that I want to accomplish in my lifetime? 1. Write a novel. 2. Live in New York City. 3. Travel to all of the continents (this is Jeff’s idea actually, but I am on…
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Am I needy? I need you to tell me.
I actually like to think of myself as a pretty independent person. I can go shopping by myself (prefer it, most times) and I have a decent idea of what looks good on me or not. When I make my mind up to change my hairstyle, I change it (sure, I’ll ask what you think I…
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Getting ready to write a book #nanowrimo
On Nov. 1, when I disappear for a month from my regular life, I will be writing my first novel. Being that this is new to me, I’ve been thinking about how to get ready for this journey. Luckily, I am not alone – NaNoWriMo has about 60,000 signed up so far. When I used…
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Working #nanowrimo titles
Diamonds and Alibis Alibis and Diamonds Dripping Diamonds Diamonds, Lies and Alibis What do you think?
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Just thought of a nanowrimo plot!
Most of you may know I’m participating in National Novel Writer’s Month for the first time, which basically means you won’t be seeing much of me in November as I embark on my first literary journey. I have been sorta kinda in the back of my mind trying to think of a plot. Today, it hit…
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Bring on the drama: I need material
When I am sad or heartbroken, the positive thing that I can usually take from it is poetry or short stories or journal entries. When I am happy, my creative writing blows. Never really written about puppies or sunsets – not well, anyway. The past several years have been mostly a happy time for me. Is…