Random Ramblings

Emotions and Writing

Last night, I came home from a frustrating day at work, fired up to do some writing.  In this scene, the main character is angry at another character and I thought I might be able to channel some of my own irritations into the dialog.  The problem was, by the time I had some dinner… Continue reading Emotions and Writing

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Writing Goals

I added a new Page to my blog today, so I could keep track of my writing goals. I wanted to make this public, to keep me honest and motivated. Tomorrow is my birthday, and birthdays always make me think about where I am in life and where I'm going. I have been procrastinating/honing my… Continue reading Writing Goals

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A Writer Should Write Because They Love to Write

I had a rough day at work today. One of my buddies made a comment to me. “I bet you wish you were done with that book of yours so you could quit this place.” I answered the same way as I always do. “I can’t ever afford to quit my day job.” While my… Continue reading A Writer Should Write Because They Love to Write