Tag: writing
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How to Become a Writer in Just 33 Years!
“First, try something, anything, else. A movie star/astronaut. A movie star/missionary. A movie star/kindergarten teacher. President of the World. Fail miserably.” -Lorrie Moore in “How To Become A Writer” The first time I read these words I was working on my English and journalism degree at the University of Iowa. Yes. That writing school. No. I…
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Mistakes, We’re Going to Make Them
Wednesday was one of those days. Work. Drive home. Class. It has become routine. A once a week routine, but a routine. But. Construction season has started. So my 30-40 minute commute took me over an hour. I was late to class, and there was no time to sit and zone out for a minute.…
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It is Hard to Write. It is Hard Not to Write.
I was talking to a friend the other day, and she asked me how I was doing. I said, “I’m in a good mood. I wrote something today.” As I said it, I realized the truth of this statement. When I am writing or reading, times passes quickly. For a period, I am that character,…
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How to Kill Kill Blog Writing or at Least Try
Some of you may know I am working with James on his new blog over at http://www.thepaisleyfields.com/blog/. As part of a site redesign, I suggested he create a blog. (The site redesign has yet to be launched.) James is a great writer. His life as a country musician and a recently married gay man is…
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