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Finding My Voice, and Other Reasons I Write.
It's been too long since I've written a post in LiveJournal. As most people who have gone MIA on LJ, offline life has a way of interferring with one's ambitions ( Read more... ) -
The Art of Writing: Rule Breaking & Rule Abiding
What makes a good writer? Is it the tone? Is it one's way of using style to create a memorable character? While sorting through some parts within my current work in progress (WIP), I referenced several sources online regarding rules of writing flashbacks or scene breaks. It's good to sometimes look at what is expected, but after reading several ( Read more... ) -
Update: So Much, So Far
The internet isn't quite as private as it was 10 years ago, that said, I still feel the need for some kind of privacy. So, if you're interested in my thoughts, potential stories I am working on, feel free to friend me (usually I will friend back). Otherwise, the only public posts will be for important events in my life ( Read more... ) -
writing, writing, and--did I mention writing? (a.k.a it's been a while)
I know I should be sleeping, but I can't right now; not when I'm so close to the finishing line. It's almost 4AM, and I'm almost done with a decent first draft of a story for the Muse Muggers. I find the community is a great motivation as well as inspiration for my writings. That said; it's hard submitting a story when you feel it looks like shit, ( Read more... ) -
FRIENDS ONLY...MOSTLY
Just leaving this note that my journal has some pretty personal posts, and because of it I'm keeping it friends only. However general stuff like the music I love and everyday lister things I'll leave open. Plus, too many spammy comments lately.
Thanks!
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Writer Musings: My Thoughts Are Not Always So Light...
I've been on a trek of sorts compiling partial one shots for my novel in progress. I'm not sure if it's common practice amongst aspiring writer to compose their stories pieces at a time, sew them together. My process is kind of a strange method I've developed these past few years. Instead of creating a story within a linear time frame (i.e. ( Read more... ) -
Reading Love and Nook
I'll be the first to admit there is nothing more comfy than having a good read at the palm of one's hand. By that I mean an actual book with aged yellow pages; its edges folded over where bookmarks should have rested in-between; the undeniable woodsy smell reminding me of the Gothic one-hundred year old library nearby my apartment, the interior as ( Read more... ) -
Lost Weekend: Intro
I generally work from dawn to dusk, Monday to Friday, tucked away in an office space of a medical clinic. When the antiseptic smell of lemon pledge doesn't get me drowsy while typing away at the keyboard, I'm usually multi-tasking my thoughts of things I'm going to do once I clock out. It usually consists of walking the dog, tv time, and drinking ( Read more... ) -
Thoughts On Thomas Hardy; And Romantic Literature In 19th Cent.
I recently watched the film adaptation of "Under the Greenwood Tree," and although it is not entirely like the book it made me think about Hardy's other works ( Read more... ) -
RETURNING BACK - LJ TIME
Before Facebook, Twitter, and even MySpace...there was LiveJournal. Through the years my activity has come and gone mostly due to real life, graduating from college to working for "the man ( Read more... )