Recent weeks and months have brought with it the steady decline of my writing habits. I’ve thought periodically as to why that is the case and while there are many reasons why, getting back into the habit of daily writing activities is more important. The thing is, whether it be writing blog posts for here … Continue reading Rebuilding Habits
Tag: writing discipline
To Write (Essays) or Not…
I am working on writing about a tough topic. At about 700 words into it, I’ve barely scratched the surface of what I want to say in the essay. And the writing is slow. In truth, too often in the past I abandon these essays at the point I am at. I run out of … Continue reading To Write (Essays) or Not…
Those Things That Derail…
Let’s face it: I have been having a lot of trouble lately. With writing that is. It’s not been easy to get myself to sit in front of the computer and write, although it is what I want to do. Willingly (and almost with enthusiasm), I’ve been running off to take part in almost any … Continue reading Those Things That Derail…
Short Is Hard
These flash fiction short stories are not easy. In fact, they are a pain. I’ve written a few already and in each case I have struggled mightily not to have them surge beyond 500 words. How to tell a whole plot in less than that though? Such a feat is not easy. That I am … Continue reading Short Is Hard
Resume
On the 6th this month, my family and I spent the day driving from Philadelphia back to Chicago. It was a somewhat expected/unexpected trip to Philly. Unfortunate circumstances seem to be the biggest thing pulling us back lately to where my wife and I grew up and where the bulk of each of our families … Continue reading Resume
