“Almost all great writers have as their motif, more or less disguised, the passage from childhood to maturity, the clash between the thrill of expectation and the disillusioning knowledge of truth. ‘Lost Illusion’ is the undisclosed title of every novel.” – Andre Maurois Man just ruin it all for us huh Andre. Disillusionment is notContinue reading “Lost Illusion”
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Leave it Out of the Story
“A successful book is not made of what is in it, but what is left out of it.” – Mark Twain Well, this gives me something to think about. I get too hung up on what I want in my book that I haven’t considered what I should intentionally leave out. Now that’s interesting. IContinue reading “Leave it Out of the Story”
No Real Ending
“There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story.” – Frank Herbert I don’t like this quote, but it’s because it’s so true. It’s frustrating for me. I mean, who doesn’t love a clear, sensible direction? Everyone must love it. Well, I do. lol But with writing, the rules onlyContinue reading “No Real Ending”
Yay!
One more semester down. One more semester closer to my goal. Yay! I celebrated with a cranberry-orange mocktail and movie night with the family! We even had popcorn and freshly baked brownies. I have been chatting with my close friends from high school, who are now considered my sisters. We’ve been talking about celebrating ourContinue reading “Yay!”
Always Changing
“My writing process is very organic. I start with an idea. I have the general story arc and the cast. But then I sit down to write, and things change.” -Sarah Addison Allen Things are always changing during the writing process. That’s good, though. Characters are supposed to change, the environments, the moods, and theContinue reading “Always Changing”
Experimental Fiction
“A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it.” ― Samuel Johnson Experimental fiction, what is it? It is a way to defy traditional writing formats. It is fun. It does come with challenges. You have to understand traditional literature in order to intentionally defy the rules. I like that over lifespans we haveContinue reading “Experimental Fiction”
Writing Check In
The editing process is moving along. I found some work I need to focus on, but it will probably be fixed in one or two writing sessions. I’ve gone through about 35k words, give or take, which is the first two parts. The last part is the screenplay, which I’m not fully satisfied with yet.Continue reading “Writing Check In”
Just Finish
The most wise words you’ll hear as a writer are “Just finish.” Those two words pack a big punch for passionate creators with a million ideas. It’s hard to start. It’s hard to keep going with all the different ways people tell you to stop. And it’s hard to finish. It’s all hard. Writing isContinue reading “Just Finish”
Daily Writing Goalsssss
“Write what you enjoy writing. Inspire yourself into a writing mood.” I wasn’t really feeling like writing tonight but I decided to get my writing space set up and dig in anyway. I worked on my novel. (I’m not sure what to do with it now.) Decided to start a new story I’m excited about.Continue reading “Daily Writing Goalsssss”
You Must Be an Artist
“An artist is someone who can hold two opposing viewpoints and still remain fully functional.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald I don’t find artists to be more or less human than anyone else who answers the call, but I do appreciate this quote. As a writer, it’s required for me to shift to and fro fromContinue reading “You Must Be an Artist”
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