Category Archives: Writing

Now Write! Sherry Ellis, ed.

Posted on November 23, 2014 by L. Jacob

This is a series of books that have exercises in them for writers.  I will admit, at first, I was skeptical, but some of the exercises I think I’ll be able to use.  I know this book I will be … 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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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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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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Sneaking around

Posted on June 13, 2014 by L. Jacob

Why is something sweeter when you have to sneak it? Like an office liaison, my dates with writing are when no one is looking.  I write in between doing real work, and I write at home between gaming times. But why … Continue reading →

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Where’s the time?

Posted on June 12, 2014 by L. Jacob

No time for writing much yesterday.  Or this morning. I’m feeling guilty. Usually about this time in the morning, I have a story in mind or I’ve already written it and posted it.  This morning, I’ve been working.  At home, … Continue reading →

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Pantser or Plotter?

Posted on June 10, 2014 by L. Jacob

Julia Cameron makes writing sound so easy.  That’s because, she’s a pantser. This is an ongoing argument in the writing community.  Should I plot or should I write? I wrote Grimaulkin 1 Version 1 in a month.  I had an … Continue reading →

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