
Quote by Verbal
I assume that writer's block is just my natural state, so I don't get overly frustrated. It's never easy. My minimum word count for a day's writing is 300 words. I just type crap out, a sentence at a time, and watch the little counter at the bottom. It's painful, you just gotta squeeze them out. Yes, like pooping. See my gift for simile?
Writing dialogue sometimes helps me.
That said, I've written almost nothing this week. Editing the Shards and getting them ready is taking up all my writing time.
Bill, I've never seen that pop-up before. Though, apropos of nothing, I did suddenly realize one of the reasons you are so good at proof-reading - you use a screen reader! I may try that.
Curvy, none of that "vaguely helpful" bullshit here. You are among the best beta readers on the site!
Thanks for getting Bertha hot and ready, Curves. Bertha appreciates it too.I'll have some köffee please.

Quote by nicola
You're correct.
I did a lot of research into the subject before creating the category with the chosen limit of 1000 words.
It's a huge challenge to write within the limits, and I don't want that to be diminished by raising it.
Quote by Wild_Irish_Rose
I can’t believe that you have such a fantastic thread. I’ve read back several pages and the comradeship that you share is amazing. I have PTSD from an incident about six years ago that I haven’t been able to share as of yet. Only a few people where I work even know about it. I asked for anonymity from the my employer but insisted that an alert be put out for all to know about. Maybe if I think long and hard I’ll find the courage to tell my tale. For now it sits in my mind and heart like a cancer slowly eating me away. Thank you all for the stories and kindness that you share here on this thread. Have a beautiful day ?
Quote by simplyjohn
What may work, may I suggest, is Christmas music in the form of videos. People can play those as background music and still chat if they wish. Virtual mince pies and pigs in blankets are yummy as is virtual alcohol.
Quote by RumpleForeskin
All this 'series' talk reminded me of something I've been meaning to ask about for several days...wait a minute and I'll recall whatever it is. Oh yeah, what are the contest rules regarding entries that are part of a series? Clueless scribes with a 12k plus potential entry that can either be edited down or serialized need to know.
Is it still Monday? It is? Oh, bother. Looks like we may need to recharge Big Bertha before this day is done with us. (sigh) So whadda ya Monday malcontents wanna drink?
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Quote by Beffer
I've never had an orgasm by cybering. Sometimes I don't even get wet. Other girls claim to have them, but how do I know they're telling the truth? ...or that they're even female?
Quote by Verbal
Lazy day today. About to eat more leftovers and have a strawberry chiffon pie (freshly made by my eldest daughter) for dessert.
Finished an erotic flash today. Yay! I like flipping back and forth between erotica and horror - keeps me from getting bored and my writing from getting stale (I hope). This one is about butt plugs and marraige. It is not unlike a certain set of stories that rhymes with "cards."
Hey Sara, hey, Momento. Curvy the Unquenchable has probably long since gone, so I'll just thank her for getting Bertha going.
I'll have a generously spiked eggnog please.
Quote by julie_slink
This actually makes me feel more normal. I thought I was crazy because this story has been giving me mood swings and the dark ending I originally planned had really started messing with my head.
Quote by Gillianleeeza
After informing them what the doctors at the wound care clinic said I expected more support. I didn't get it so I threw a spectacular temper tantrum at midnight when they came in from the workshop after an evening of drinking. They are now sufficiently afraid of me and diligently cleaning today and helping to make lists. Of course, my offspring suggested I text them with what needs to be done. They are in the house but if it gets results I'll try it.
Quote by Ping
First guy bad... but second guy good??? Nope. Torch them all.
The Tarantula Wasp actually is tied with the Bullet Ant as having the most painful sting of any insect or bug. Plus, the MF's sting tarantula's into a zombie-like state, lay their egg on it's back, and then the larvae feeds off of the kept-living, comatose tarantula until it is ready to leave, and of course, the tarantula doesn't. Seriously, WHY would any ecosystem create these creatures???
So good to see Mags working on her Team Prague story.I do hope what I'm outlining works, or I think Sprite may punt me from the bar.
Quote by browncoffee
am I in your story?? I'm not team Prague either but then, I haven't got a word down yet. I can't wait for one of those days where I write like it's easy
Quote by Gillianleeeza
What is this writing so many of you speak of? I am having no luck at all in finding some creativity.
My Thanksgiving planning has taken an interesting turn. Because of a surgical wound that won't heal behind my knee, I have been told to stop using that leg as much as possible.
Not sure how I am going to get everything done. I am trying to delegate and assign people as much as I can. Haven't had much luck so far at home. They are not used to me not being able to do things.
I am less than thrilled with that nonsense. Wish me luck.
I'll take a ginger ale, please.
I hope everyone is having a good weekend.
Cheers Everyone!
Quote by Beffer
We always have both turkey and ham, but if I was limited to only one, it would be turkey.
WYR go to an antique auto museum or an antique aircraft museum?