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Cooler Temperatures and The ‘Second Chance’ Month
Today is the first day of September and I’m honestly glad that summer is coming to a close. As autumn rolls around the corner, the leaves start changing colors, and the temperatures get cooler, I begin...
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The Road I Should Have Taken
There were only three days before Christmas and my life was on the line. I had an important decision to make. I could give up and quit my day job, or hang in and tough it out the best I … Continue...
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Operation Optimistic: Week 2
Before I go into my progress for this week I want to state the goals behind this mission. Fifty weeks from now, I hope to be functioning normally, successfully dealing with my anxiety, making new...
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Twenty-Six to Sixty-Six in Six Words
Things will appear worse before better. This is the six word story that describes what the future holds for me. I’m using simple logic and reflecting on the past twenty-seven years of my life....
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Crosswalk for Freedom
If I hurry I can cross the street in thirty seconds. The park is twenty feet away, surrounded by beautiful trees, playgrounds, a walking path, and a pond where I will feed the ducks. Crossing the...
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One Lovely Blog Award
My good friend Anna Rose at Rose with Thorns nominated me for a One Lovely Blog Award. Please visit her blog as she writes about beautiful and inspirational topics. Thanks Anna Rose for the nomination...
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Wise Words for Writers: Stephen King on Writing and Life
“Writing is not life, but I think that sometimes it can be a way back to life.”–Stephen King On Writing For today’s Wise Words for Writers post I wanted to choose a short, interesting quote that would...
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Weekend Writing Wonders
Weekends work wonders in my life, especially for my writing endeavors. The world seems to calm down on the weekends and it makes relaxing and doing things I love more enjoyable. I’m planning on using...
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Operation Optimistic: Inspirational Words
I was happy to come across a few images with quotes that I’d like to share with everyone. I’ve always been amazed at how a single sentence, a few words, can soothe the soul and inspire the mind. Enjoy!...
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For A Writer, It’s Never Too Early, Never Too Late
It’s never too early for a writer to accomplish something, but sometimes it feels like it’s too late. I’m 27 and I usually consider myself a patient young man, but lately my desire for immediate...
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Writing Through Discomfort
Sometimes as a writer you have to stop complaining, stop stressing, and start writing. Mental or emotional discomfort is hard for a writer to cope with because there’s no immediate explanation. You’re...
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When Thanksgiving Made Me Smile (Flash Fiction)
John stood in his apartment. Alone, just like always. Today was Thanksgiving and he didn’t know whether to feel thankful or sad. He’d shown his gratitude by mailing cards to his family, but the feeling...
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The “Courage” in Discouraged
Monday mornings are always the most important day of the week for me. I like to start my week off on a good note because late in the week I tend to get distracted. Goals I’ve set become less important,...
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Holiday Writing
For many, holidays can be enjoyable and fun as families and friends spend time together. For others, holidays can be stressful, overwhelming, and even depressing. For writers like me, the holidays are...
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Count Your Milestones!
Happy New Year! May 2014 bring you a year full of productive writing, a published novel or two, and whatever writing goals you’ve set for yourself. This will be a very short post emphasizing the...
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A Writer’s Motivation
As a writer, you have to think about why you’re pursuing your career. You know it won’t be easy, that there’s no magical solution to propel you into the land of bestselling authors. You know you might...
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On The Meaning of Life
If everyone knew the meaning of life then it wouldn’t be that interesting. If everyone had the same purpose in life then life wouldn’t be that meaningful. Perhaps there isn’t a single sentence that can...
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I Write Because I Have To
I’m unhappy when I’m not writing. There’s really no other way to put it. One thing unique about me is that I have a heightened sense of self-awareness. Usually, I can pinpoint why I’m depressed, or...
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This Is What Happens When You Stop Writing
Writing is like any other full-time job. Someone who commutes to work everyday, works an eight-hour shift and then comes home gets used to the routine. If he gets sick or injured on the job and has to...
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Struggling to Finish Your Novel? Try Laughing A Little!
I confess. I haven’t been the happiest person lately. But if there’s one thing that makes me feel better it’s finding something to smile or laugh about. And what better way to do this then to laugh at...
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