Let’s Do This

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Hello Everyone- That time of year is here and I am pretending like I am ready. I am still finishing out my two classes, the quarter ends November 15th but I am not using it as an excuse. I am going to start strong and finish stronger.

Since we last spoke I had a character, now I almost have an outline. 🙂

I am also looking for writing buddies to keep me on track and to sprint with.

Send me a message and add me as a writing buddy: Liah2131

21 Days and Counting

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ImageI took this picture from a coffee shop on the final day of my trip to Chicago. It is a busy street, numerous people walking by, it would have been the perfect place to sit down and write a novel.

Now that I am back to reality I realize the goal of writing a novel is quickly approaching (NaNoWriMo). Fortunately one of my two Grad classes reminded of one of my favorite Hemingway quotes, “All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know”.

My goal by Friday is to write that sentence, I have great words floating around in my head right now, “diatribe, bitter, lust, absolution, beauty, gold” but I haven’t made them work truly just yet.

When was the last time you wrote one true sentence?

Also to my fellow Nano participants- what are you doing to get your creativity / inspiration flowing?

Pick Your Sign

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Image 2Sister cities laugh with delight.

Tempting me, 

Beckoning me.

Daring me to 

Try something new.

Care to live dangerously?

Willing to risk safety

For memories?

A smile deepens,

A sparkle dances across the eyes.

Book My Ticket.

Buildings in the Mist

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Image 1I am not a big city girl but the buildings and the architecture never cease to amaze me.

I also like the idea that you can be somebody or be completely anonymous as you walk down the busy sidewalks.

What would you do if no one knew who you were?