“My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way.”-Ernest Hemingway On the first draft, my only aim is to tell myself the story. Then on the 100th draft, I try my best to find the simplest way. The simplest way isn’t the easiestContinue reading “Simple Way”
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Merry Christmas
I’m wishing everyone of my friends and family a Merry Christmas
A Visit from St. Nicholas
A Visit from St. Nicholas By Clement Clarke Moore via The Poetry Foundation A Visit from St. Nicholas(2 versions)‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;The children were nestledContinue reading “A Visit from St. Nicholas”
This Is The Fun Part
“The writing process for me is pretty much always the same – it’s a solitary experience.” -Sheryl Crow What’s wild about this quote is that the solitary part of the process may not change, but it’s also not getting old. Even after all these years, there are so many new things for me to learn.Continue reading “This Is The Fun Part”
The Writing Process
“No need to force yourself to do something the “right way” if it’s not your right way. Your job is to honor your process.” —Andi Cumbo When it comes to the entire process of being a writer, there’s a lot I’m still learning about my own process. I think a good chunk of it isContinue reading “The Writing Process”
The Story ‘IS’ in You
“If a story is in you, it has to come out.” -William Faulkner I don’t think people understand how deep storytelling goes. Storytelling isn’t just writing novels and spending time sharing fish tales by the fire. Even though those two are my favorites, storytelling is so much more vast. It’s teaching, it’s learning, it’s recordingContinue reading “The Story ‘IS’ in You”
Just Keep Writing
“I don’t think the writing life is like deciding you’re going to be a lawyer or a dentist, it’s not that kind of decision. I think it’s something that you already—you’re already on that path before you know it—and you discover it, but I think that if you have to stand back and say, “shouldContinue reading “Just Keep Writing”
The Chair is Yours
“In all seriousness, people think that it’s the ideas that are important. Well, everyone has ideas, all the time. I tend to write mine down and remember them, but at some point you have to apply the bum to the seat and knock out about sixty five thousand words – that’s how long a novelContinue reading “The Chair is Yours”
Anime Marathon -Dragon Ball Z
This marks Day 4 for my Anime Marathon and let me tell you if you haven’t done this, you should. It’s a soul cleanse. I understand why people love Anime. Today I got to watch Dragon Ball Z. I wasn’t sure where to start, but I found DRAGON BALL – EPISODE 1 TO 13 –Continue reading “Anime Marathon -Dragon Ball Z”
Anime Marathon -Naruto
We are on Day 3 of my Anime marathon So far I’ve watched Seven Deadly Sins, One Piece, and now Naruto. These shows really have a lot to give. Today I started Naruto. I can see why it’s so popular, I was absolutely glued to it. Over the past three days, I have been watchingContinue reading “Anime Marathon -Naruto”
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