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Category: Writing

Short Story: Dear Diary

05/14/2017

Short Stories, Writing

The screams coming from our house were heard by the next door neighbors on both sides of my parents’ house that day. Mrs. Lambert lived to the right of us. She pushed on her screen door, loosening the hinges even more, with her bony hand to investigate. She was married twice. I don’t know…
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Story Idea/Writing Exercise of Mine

05/02/2017

Short Stories, Writing

Untitled Serial Killer Excerpt I sat across him at a restaurant table. When he pointed out his faulty pen, all I could do was look at the blue ink on his tip of his finger. I should’ve felt sorry for him, but the only thing crossing my mind was why couldn’t this guy afford…
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Books Recommendations about Writing

04/11/2017

Book Recommendations, Writing

Book Recommendations about Writing I came across some books when I rearranged my shelves that might help writers improve their writing if you are up for the challenge. It dawned on me how much of this material is common sense and quite simple when you read it. The hardest part is translating it onto…
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Short Story: Wild Sea

03/26/2017

Short Stories, Writing

In the sea of infinite waves, I found myself with one oar that day. The wind had picked up, and my hand clumsily hit the side of the boat. I will add it was built by my dear friend. He has since passed away, body mixed in with the dirt by now, and creepy…
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Future Burning Bonfire!

03/17/2017

Self Reflection, Writing

People who have the need to create tend to be able to be alone for long hours and lose themselves in their own little world. They often construct different lives and scenarios in their heads. This information finds itself woven into their stories or becomes the basis of their creations. Writers are no different.…
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A Writer Does Two Things: Read and Write

03/17/2017

Book Recommendations, Writing

I was drawn to writing as long as I can remember. I enjoyed reading too and wish I could finish books like I did when I was younger. No longer does Sweet Valley Twins and Babysitter’s Club hold my attention nor would I find them all that interesting today. The books I’m reading now…
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Excerpts from two stories I’m currently writing and rewriting

02/26/2017

Writing

Novels, Writer, Writing Excerpts

Excerpt from Jagged Korean Lines Hae Won was born in the late 1960s in the second largest city. It was once controlled by the North Koreans when they tried to overtake the nation to make it fully Communism. Her father had done his part to help the South Koreans by feeding the soldiers during…
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