by Woman of Letters

Thanks to hlwar for the inspiration.

Most people spend their lives afraid to move in new directions.

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When I'm working on a fictional piece, or when I'm engrossed in the peculiarities of my own characters, you could probably explode a thermonuclear device near me and I wouldn't blink.

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Writing is a journey.

No, I'm not trying to sound deep and mystical. It's a realization I've come to while posting "The Bet" on my LiveJournal.

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by Woman of Letters

Every writer has his habits. By recognizing them, you can change your writing for the better.

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...to himself.

It's exciting and scary when you're writing a story and your character says, "Hell, no, I won't do that!" and refuses to move...

You might say, "Alex! I created you. If I say you should wear tie-dyed t-shirts and go to a Yes! concert, then you will go to that concert . I'm the writer, after all ( Read more... )

by Woman of Letters

Learning to write means learning to listen. To really hear the words on the page. To slide the syllables across your tongue like you’re tasting your last meal, memorizing the flavors and finding the feelings they create. Words are like a banquet when properly prepared.
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