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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Hello all. It is morning here. I'd love a cup of coffee please. I am feeling much better and certainly glad it is Friday here. Looking forward to the weekend.
I fleshed out and edited a story yesterday before dinner. It wasn't a totaly non-productive day.
Hello all. It is morning here. I'd love a cup of coffee please. I am feeling much better and certainly glad it is Friday here. Looking forward to the weekend.
I fleshed out and edited a story yesterday before dinner. It wasn't a totaly non-productive day.
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A small steak on a wilted arugula salad with feta and pine nuts with mashed potatoes with a jus gravy,
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Well around here, of the above we only have IHOP and Denny's.
In truth though, I try to patronize small mom and pop or local diners. In LA, either Nickel Diner or Norms. In Seattle, Thirteen Coins.
In truth though, I try to patronize small mom and pop or local diners. In LA, either Nickel Diner or Norms. In Seattle, Thirteen Coins.
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I am undisciplined and a bit manic. I will get inspired and write feverishly to get the bones of the story down. That can take a few to many hours. Another story will often spring from it. It can last for a couple days. I write mostly in Word on my Desktop though I have been known to write on my iPad while traveling.
The story then sits and waits for me to augment the bones or edit down the initial draft. I sometimes struggle to pick up the feeling of the initial draft. It usually means that it should go in the dustbin. Sometimes I am just undisciplined (odd because in most other things, I am extremely self disciplined.
Songs lyrics are often written by hand on whatever scrap of paper I can find. I record a scratch track of guitar and vocals into my computer. The lyric might be nonsense in parts when I want to get the concept down. For plays, we storyboarded on kraft paper on the wall. Then we would start an initial draft. At a certain point we would get others for first a read though and then a block and read. Serious editing is done here.
I do study and listen closely to how people really talk. Unfortunately, seldom is it in complete sentences.
Out of curiousity, how do the mods view dialogue that is not in complete sentences?
The story then sits and waits for me to augment the bones or edit down the initial draft. I sometimes struggle to pick up the feeling of the initial draft. It usually means that it should go in the dustbin. Sometimes I am just undisciplined (odd because in most other things, I am extremely self disciplined.
Songs lyrics are often written by hand on whatever scrap of paper I can find. I record a scratch track of guitar and vocals into my computer. The lyric might be nonsense in parts when I want to get the concept down. For plays, we storyboarded on kraft paper on the wall. Then we would start an initial draft. At a certain point we would get others for first a read though and then a block and read. Serious editing is done here.
I do study and listen closely to how people really talk. Unfortunately, seldom is it in complete sentences.
Out of curiousity, how do the mods view dialogue that is not in complete sentences?
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Like Green Man, I share my criticism in a PM. The comments feature is a bit limiting and too public for good criticism.
Additionally, it is difficult to know which writers are willing to receive criticism or constructive suggestions.
Additionally, it is difficult to know which writers are willing to receive criticism or constructive suggestions.
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Quote by RumpleForeskin
At last count, Jeff, Tanya, and Hannah were all feeling a bit sup-par. Hope y'all get better soon and we don't have to endure a dose of cyber flu.
On the plus side, Simplicity and Milik are on the mend.
Meanwhile, hot coffee is on the way.
For the rest of you, there's a generous selection of 'enhancers' if coffee is what ya want plus the usual assortment of fine adult beverages. So what'll it be?
I have to wonder if we are passing the flu around this place. I am a bit under the weather as well. Maybe a bit of a clean-up is warranted. I'll even volunteer to hep.
Better give me something strong enough to kill the germs - inside and out.
I read Browncoffee's latest, and I am impressed. Give it a read!
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Look and wait online
For your crush to join with you
Anticipation...
Her mind is sexy
Words that attract and entrance
Smitten, I am caught
For your crush to join with you
Anticipation...
Her mind is sexy
Words that attract and entrance
Smitten, I am caught
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Me, I always cooked and ate healthy.
My son, who of of the age you reference could live on frozen pizza, hamburgers, ramen, tuna salad sandwiches, frozen burritos, Coke and chips.
My son, who of of the age you reference could live on frozen pizza, hamburgers, ramen, tuna salad sandwiches, frozen burritos, Coke and chips.
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Back when I live in Seattle, I split season tickets with another guy after years of being a bleacher bum (back when they were no good). I was at the playoff with the Angels and the series against them damn Yankees in the Kingdome.
I have a glove for my son with Bone's, Griffey's, Johnson, Brantley, Valle, Rey Quionnes, Reynolds, Tino, Holman, and Edgar's signatures on it. It may not be much of an inheritance, but it is something.
Could I get a stiff drink please?
I have a glove for my son with Bone's, Griffey's, Johnson, Brantley, Valle, Rey Quionnes, Reynolds, Tino, Holman, and Edgar's signatures on it. It may not be much of an inheritance, but it is something.
Could I get a stiff drink please?
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Straight coffe for me please. I have to work and they frown on me passing out on the floor.
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Most word processors, such as MS Word, can be set up to automatically 'correct' two-spaces to just one. It might take a minute to figure out how to do what's needed but that's a lot quicker and easier than trying to retrain old brains and feeble fingers. ;)
Typing on a iPad, a double space adds a period and capitalizes the next letter. F-ing annoying. DAMHIKT
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Thank you for this. I've been having some really bad days lately. It reached a crisis today. Your message really helped. Thank you.
Been through hell. I don't recommend the place.
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I wasn't a versatile actor at all. I was pretty good at some types of roles (straight man in comedy, bad guys, etc.) but got type cast as good guys (due to a boyish face and blonde hair) which I had no feel for. If I felt the role, I was good, if not... I really disliked the rampant egos, backstabbing, etc. of the acting community. Touring a show really sucks. Glad to have done it. Would never do it again.
I mostly enjoyed the playwriting process. I was fortunate to work with some pretty talented people.
I mostly enjoyed the playwriting process. I was fortunate to work with some pretty talented people.
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My father is a biologist and I grewup with critters of all sorts from caimans (or caymans depending upon which english you use to tarantulas). I think they are great little creatures.
I was bitten by a black widow a few years back and got a MRSA infection from it as well. That said, I have no fear of spider and especially tarantulas. I would have a very healthy respect for funnel web spiders in Australia however.
I was bitten by a black widow a few years back and got a MRSA infection from it as well. That said, I have no fear of spider and especially tarantulas. I would have a very healthy respect for funnel web spiders in Australia however.
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Seeker, I supect it is a matter of habit. When I was acting, I worked with the playwrights and directors. At least for stage plays, the dialogue has to convey and carry the story. The craft of people changing through dialogue is an interesting one and translates well to short story fiction (my favorite to write).
I subscribe to the thought that in a "story," something or someone must have changed. Erotica throws that on its head. And while that can be true in erotica, itneed not be. It stretches a whole series of muscles for my writing. I have a friend on here who has helped me out considerably. I am envious of you all - your talent, your sharing, and your friendliness.
I would be rubbish at novels (though I love to read them).
I subscribe to the thought that in a "story," something or someone must have changed. Erotica throws that on its head. And while that can be true in erotica, itneed not be. It stretches a whole series of muscles for my writing. I have a friend on here who has helped me out considerably. I am envious of you all - your talent, your sharing, and your friendliness.
I would be rubbish at novels (though I love to read them).
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Coffee for me please.
Green Man, best of luck with the last chemo! I hope yours are better than mine. They almost killed me. I had my last 14 months ago, yesterday.
Green Man, best of luck with the last chemo! I hope yours are better than mine. They almost killed me. I had my last 14 months ago, yesterday.
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It was a long hard day and I could use a stiff drink. Maybe it will help my moves.
(i usually reserve the good moves for women, Buz)
(i usually reserve the good moves for women, Buz)
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Especially Churchill.
Ulysses Grant once passed out drunk at the podium while giving a speech when he was president. Can you imagine what the media today would've done with that? He'd have been great material for Saturday Night Live. Plus his administration was consistently one of the most scandalous in US history. But he was enormously popular with voters and had a pretty good sense of humor.
One of his famous quotes:
"I know only two tunes: one of them is 'Yankee Doodle', and the other one isn't."
– U. S. Grant
Franklin Pierce was detained (arrested) for riding his horse while drunk as President. They had to wake members of his cabinet to vouch that he was "really" the President.
It is one thing to be forgotten by history as President. But what kind of schmo must you be to be forgotten while you are still President?
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My non-erotica is very abbreviated and dialogue rich with little description. I am finding that doesn't easily work with erotica (at least not for me). Subsequently, I am having to develop new "muscles" in descriptive prose. That made me consider going back to some older non-erotica that might be enhanced by better description.
I think, I'll let the older ones stand as is for now.
I think, I'll let the older ones stand as is for now.
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Coffee please. I am not looking forward to another work week.
It was so nice at my house and I was so productive yesterday, I'd like it not to end.
Seeker, I'll check out the new story.
It was so nice at my house and I was so productive yesterday, I'd like it not to end.
Seeker, I'll check out the new story.
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There's another story I wrote that's godawful. I'd just delete it if it weren't for the fact that it's chapter one of a series in which I'm quite proud of chapters 2 and 3. It's on my to-do list to revamp that one mightily
On advantage of songwriting, I write then record say twenty songs. Let them sit, and toss out the crap (or recycle a line, phrase riff, etc...) It seems harder with writing. Sometimes it is the little throwaway songs that seem to write themselves, that are the best.
I guess just keep writing is the way to go. The past is prologue.
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I am sorry.
The unfortunate truth is only he can tell you. It is likely to be a mutually painful discussion.
There are so many reasons that could exist. In my life, one lover broke off after she had an affair with a richer and more successful guy (at the time). One left because after being in a relationship with me, she decided she preferred women (ego crusher - "I was so horrible I turned her off all men," according to my college friends). One wanted to be only fuck buddies when I wanted love. One wanted to change me and realized I would never be converted to her ideal. One broke up with me because we were going different directions at that stage of our life. I can go on, but the point is that there can be reasons about you, about him, or about something else. It is hard to know without asking. None of here can answer.
I would encourage you to be true to yourself, be happy with yourself, don't seek completion through others, and continue to seek love. Don't give up.
The unfortunate truth is only he can tell you. It is likely to be a mutually painful discussion.
There are so many reasons that could exist. In my life, one lover broke off after she had an affair with a richer and more successful guy (at the time). One left because after being in a relationship with me, she decided she preferred women (ego crusher - "I was so horrible I turned her off all men," according to my college friends). One wanted to be only fuck buddies when I wanted love. One wanted to change me and realized I would never be converted to her ideal. One broke up with me because we were going different directions at that stage of our life. I can go on, but the point is that there can be reasons about you, about him, or about something else. It is hard to know without asking. None of here can answer.
I would encourage you to be true to yourself, be happy with yourself, don't seek completion through others, and continue to seek love. Don't give up.
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Thank you all for the intelligent and measured responses. Apparently it is pretty uncommon, however there are notable authors that have done so.
Examples:
Ulysses - Joyce
Childhood's End - Clark
The Hobbit - Tolkien (to align with the Lord of the Rings trilogy)
Roderick Hudson - James (never read this. I may need to look it up)
The Stand - King (haven't read it and don't intend to. Appologies for King fans)
It is clear that these are not common. In songwriting, there are often multiple versions out there with different feel, different arrangements, etc...
Often this is done when an artist is tired of turing a song night after night. But sometimes, the song is almost completely rewritten because the artist believes in the song, but his or her craft has improved.
I was tempted to re-write a couple of old non-erotic short stories I wrote right after college. I could do so much better now.
Thank you all for you thoughts and support. I am in awe.
Examples:
Ulysses - Joyce
Childhood's End - Clark
The Hobbit - Tolkien (to align with the Lord of the Rings trilogy)
Roderick Hudson - James (never read this. I may need to look it up)
The Stand - King (haven't read it and don't intend to. Appologies for King fans)
It is clear that these are not common. In songwriting, there are often multiple versions out there with different feel, different arrangements, etc...
Often this is done when an artist is tired of turing a song night after night. But sometimes, the song is almost completely rewritten because the artist believes in the song, but his or her craft has improved.
I was tempted to re-write a couple of old non-erotic short stories I wrote right after college. I could do so much better now.
Thank you all for you thoughts and support. I am in awe.
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Christopher Wren
Edgar Allen Poe
Graham Chapman
Paul Westerberg
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Edgar Allen Poe
Graham Chapman
Paul Westerberg
F. Scott Fitzgerald
