Encouragement
Depression killed my love of reading for a month and sometimes you just have to write it out. Or write it off? Nope, write it out.
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Progress Update
I am into my 7th month of writing the same piece. I hit 30,000 words earlier this week. It may not sound like much to some, but it feels like a big accomplishment. I have stayed focused on the same story for six full months. While I haven’t written everyday of those six months, the … Read More “30,000 Words and Counting” »
Story, Writing Prompt
EDIT: It has come to my attention that I spelled window sill wrong. In the piece below I spell it window seal. Spelling isn’t my strong suit. I’m also southern, so seal and sill sound the same coming out of my mouth. While I like to say I don’t want anyone correcting my spelling, I … Read More “Cat/Fish Writing Prompt” »
Page Update, Uncategorized
It’s been close to 5 years since I’ve posted to this platform. I never posted much to begin with, but I’m finally in a place where this may just change. When I say I’m in a place I mean a place mentally. Much has changed in the last few years and I have let myself … Read More “The Hiatus is Over” »
Story
I tend to lose myself in a love story. This isn’t always bad only it’s a love story in my head. Not always the same one, but just a love story. I like the meet cute and the slow walk along their path of figuring out they are meant for each other. I develop back … Read More “Love in my Head” »
Encouragement
I’ve been absent. Not only absent of mind but also of heart. I lost heart. My writing didn’t seem important. It is important. This is my dream. It is what I want. I have to fight. I have to fight myself. I am indeed my own worst enemy. This fear is unfounded. It is not … Read More “Grow” »
Uncategorized
Margret – what can I say to you? You were my true first. My only love for a long time. You ran so nicely; felt so smooth under my fingers. You were the ultimate pain in my ass. As you leave I cry. As I knew you had to go I cried. I cried for … Read More “Margret” »
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How to kill a character? I have a developed story but I have decided I don’t like my main character. She just doesn’t look right. I hate her name – it no longer fits what she has changed into. I have to rebuild her. But I can’t let go of her original form. I have … Read More “Death of a Character” »