I found an old book of mine that I used for a Creative Writing class in college. It's called the *Creative Writer's Handbook by Phillip Jason and Allen Lefcowitz. In chapter five, titled, Invention and Research, they talk about originality in writing. I think this is something many writers struggle with. Indeed, I do.

They had this to say:

"Origin ( Read more... )

I was watching this video  yesterday - an interview done with my mom and dad when Mark, my brother, won a local singing competition - and I realized something that made me really sad: This is one of the very few video clips I have where I can hear their voices. In fact, right now, this is the only way I can hear their voices. I'm not like other " ( Read more... )

... till NaNoWriMo '09! I failed miserably last year, completely due to lack of follow-through. I am determined to complete not only the goal of 50,000 words, but also the goal of completing a novel, and I am focused on the "prize" of getting a copy of my NaNoNovel in print from CreateSpace.

The NaNo boards officially opened yesterday, on my ( Read more... )

"You don't need a man by your side to validate you as a woman.  You already are loved and valued.  You're good enough exactly as you are.  Do you believe this?  Because it's true.  You have limitless worth and value.  If you embrace this truth, it will affect every area of life, especially your relationship with men ( Read more... )

"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it."   -Maya Angelou

The past six months have taught me more than I thought I could learn in such a shot period of time...

I have learned that if love is true, it can withstand any test that comes its way.

I have learned that when faced with a battle you can choose to fight or give ( Read more... )

I'm in Texas, still... for good... with Nick.

And absolutely, totally, completely, irrevocably in love!

I've started not one, not two, but THREE businesses with Nick's help, and I've been helping him a little with his, though I don't do much other than take notes, hand him stuff, and smile a great smile  =)

We have a beautiful apartment in downtown ( Read more... )

I officially have my first clients ( Read more... )

I was doing some searching on the internet for inspirational quotes, poems, and essays and I came across this interesting essay on the measure of a man:

The measure of a man…

I used to think it was money, because growing up we didn't have any and it sure seemed like it would help. For the most part, I was right. Money can get you just about ( Read more... )

You just told me that you loved me before you hung up the phone - and then you realized what you said.

You hesitated afterwards, as if you wanted to take it back, or say something more... Did you hesitate because you just told me a few days ago that hearing "I love you" and "I miss you" makes it harder on you? Do you still mean it?

I do.

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