I’m a writer. Being depressed is good for my art. 1. Literary Rejections on Display The blog is written by a “published, award-winning author of fiction and creative nonfiction”, who, of course, continues to receive rejection letters. Rejection letters – both form and with commentary – are sourced from the anonymous blog author as well as reader […]
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rogiepiano “How to Shorten a Manuscript” Sometimes there’s just no other way. “Just cut it, babe.” Wise, wise words.
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Warning: NSFW Cute video, and I can’t knock book love, but I’d be the girl getting slapped in the I heart Kurt Vonnegut tee. That’s ok, I feel vindicated knowing that Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library will be opening in Indianapolis, IN later this year, and that the library already has more than 5200 Facebook fans. Does Ray
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BOOTSY: Yo, it’s pettin’ time. Hook me up. ((“Pettin’ time” is like Hammertime, but without the parachute pants.)) ME: No honey, I’m working. BOOTSY: Ok, cool. Imma roll around in this patch of sunlight for a few minutes. Don’t mind me. ME: Thanks for understanding. BOOTSY: No problem. It’s been seconds since I’ve slept; I’m exhausted. I’ll
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MERLYN: It’s snuggle time! ME: No honey, I’m working. MERLYN: I’ll just sit behind you on this chair. ME: Sure, that’s fine. MERLYN: And nudge you with my head. ME: Kinda disruptive… MERLYN: Now I’ll sit in front of the monitor and nuzzle your chin. ME: Uh, I can’t see. MERLYN: My face is now in your
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LYDIA: You’re just sitting there. ME: No honey, I’m working. LYDIA: It looks boring. ME: I’m writing a story. Go play with a mousie or something. LYDIA: I know! I’ll bring you the mousie and climb your leg, that way we’re both playing! ME: Ow! Motherfu– [/end transmission]
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