Author Archives: L. Jacob

YA trends (so I see)

Posted on September 20, 2014 by L. Jacob

Benet.  His name is Benet. That out of the way, I did a little perusal of the YA stacks in my local independent bookstore. Most of the writers seem to be in their 20’s. They’re mostly women. They write about girls … Continue reading →

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Works in Progress

Posted on September 18, 2014 by L. Jacob

I’ve been patterning my brand on an anti-social, starving writer.  He doesn’t like to do social things, but gets pissed off when he’s not invited to them. Okay, so he’s like Dan in Dan Vs. (This show, for the first … Continue reading →

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A brand

Posted on September 3, 2014 by L. Jacob

I’ve just started a new blog, and I plan to make it daily. characterquest.tumblr.com Was going to put it on Blogger, but nobody goes there anymore. It’s my offering to the writing community.  Questions about character.  Just one question, not … Continue reading →

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Character books

Posted on August 27, 2014 by L. Jacob

I am a hoarder and a collector.  I have found out that I have way too many composition books (and it takes a lot for me to NOT buy them, especially this time of year when they’re on sale).  I … Continue reading →

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Hemmingway needs a desk

Posted on August 24, 2014 by L. Jacob

I bought a journaling book, and the first question it asked was what was my goal. I wanted to write down, “To have a published book.” I almost did, but I wasn’t being realistic.  If that was the case, then … Continue reading →

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Oh, yes, they call him The Streak! (Boogitty Boogitty)

Posted on August 14, 2014 by L. Jacob

I have a streak.  I had eight days of writing 800+ words. (Oh, by the way, that title came from “The Streak” by Ray Stevens, from the ’70’s when humorous albums and songs were all the rage.  None of that stuff … Continue reading →

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What Dreams May Come

Posted on August 13, 2014 by L. Jacob

“How can someone who brought so much laughter to everyone be so depressed?” I heard this from one of the people I work with, and I had to do a double take.  How could she not know?  The more you … Continue reading →

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Scared and tired

Posted on August 5, 2014 by L. Jacob

On my twitter account, I said, “800 words for 3 days in a row.  I’m tired.” The worst part for me is getting started.  Once I get started, however, it’s like I can see different threads that show the end. … Continue reading →

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Last month

Posted on August 1, 2014 by L. Jacob

Ok, so last month was pretty shitty when it came to output, compared to June.  June I wrote consistently in my journal and on 800 Words, a lot. July I put out 8000 words on 800 words, compared to June … Continue reading →

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What’s next

Posted on July 25, 2014 by L. Jacob

I did it.  I wrote trash. Once I got beyond it though, there were some interesting tidbits after it.  A full-length story. I might lengthen it and make it a real story. However, now I’m stuck on a character.  I … Continue reading →

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