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Tag Archives: The Writing Process
The Writing Routine of C.S. Lewis
My routine today? Up at 3:00 AM for no apparent reason so I spent the breaking dawn at the computer. Other times I write into the deep night, sometimes in the middle of the day, in the car, on an … Continue reading
For the Writers – What it Takes
Talent and skill are not synonyms. You are born with talent, but you develop skill. Developing skill costs two things that many of us are unwilling to invest: time and effort. My father-in-law took Jeni and I out for a … Continue reading
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Too many ideas?
I found a clip on youtube and Laughed Out Loud (It felt great to actually write that out.). It’s a cartoon about a delusional, wannabe writer sharing his dream with a friend who’s trying desperately to bring him down to Earth. You … Continue reading
