Category: Confessions of a Writing Freak

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Books Versus Movies

I have read Dune a few times since I was an angsty teen. With each reading as I’ve matured I found something new. Now I will be the first person to admit that I don’t watch movies. I need to be actively participating in things and I feel that while many others love the idea…
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My Planner

Someone challenged me to show my daily to-do list, so I decided to share my planner. I don’t really make a to-do list, but I also make a to-do list. Let me explain. My to-do list is basically listing the things that I need to put into my planner. Firstly I put appointments on the…
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Comedy in Writing – Expectation Versus Reality

I gave myself a simple instruction for this post. Write an expectation v.s. reality. Honestly, what came to mind was the irony of actually writing sex scenes. How people think writers write sex scenes… Preparing yourself, pep talk, yea, this is gonna be great. My characters are unforgettable. They do amazing things together. It’s gonna…
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Long-term Goal can Sometimes Feel Like No-term Goals

Do you plan for the distant future? Where do you see yourself 5 years or even 10 years down the road? Are there action steps you could be taking now to make that happen? Or is the goal so lofty you don’t know where to start? I’m a planner. I’ve fallen into some planning traps…
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What are you not going to do?

My friend asked me the question, what are you not going to do this year? Unresolution? I’m teasing, but it’s a valid question. 1. I’m not going to sit behind the computer without taking breaks. I’ve learned my lesson. Physical therapy is costly, and so is a deep tissue massage. 2. I’m not going to…
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My Personal Goal List

Everyone says you should list your goals for the public to see so that you are accountable. To be honest, I’ve been hesitant because I worry about failure. A perfectly normal reaction, I suppose. However, a new point of view has been rearing its head lately. Even if I fail but still make an effort,…
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What is this year’s bad habit you are trying to break?

We all have lousy habits and vices. Some are easier to give up than others. I was a smoker for over 20 years. I switched to vaping and am now do none of it. Some people think it’s all nicotine, but for me, it was… Well, I’m fidgety as fuck. I had no problem giving…
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New Year, No Resolutions+

It’s New Year, but I have no resolutions. I’ve tried making resolutions in the past, and they seem to fall to the wayside. To be honest, I can be a fantastic procrastinator. Like most people, I tend to put off my more unsavory (who am I kidding) shitty tasks.  I know myself well. I know if I…
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Memories of the Library

I was that kid. The one who went to the library at least once a week and borrowed the maximum allowed amount of books. Which was 12 at a time. I devoured books like most kids did Doritos (don‘t get me wrong devoured Doritos too, but reading was far more interesting than food). I would…
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What Book Made Me Realize How Much Reading Meant To Me?

The first book that made me realize how much reading meant a lot to me would have to be A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. I don’t remember how old I was when I first read it. What I do remember is how I felt when I did read it. I felt transported away…
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