Tag Archives: 10 years

How to become a writer with some hope of success

November 26, 2009 – 11:55 am

How to become a writer with some hope of success is not just about learning skills and typing many words. It is not just in what you add to your life but also in what you take away.
What are you giving up to be a writer? Because if you are not giving up something really [...]

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The first short story

October 9, 2009 – 6:27 pm

I am about halfway through my first short story. It is difficult to judge what halfway is though. I have written more than 3000 words of what I want to be a 4000 word story. I like what I have but it needs serious editing and revision. And I have as of yet no idea [...]

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