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Projects for Improvement

Another year older, not necessarily better. I thought 2023 was one of my worst years for writing production, until I tried a mini-class in Rescue Time. I subscribed to the application in either late 2019 or early 2020, so I … Continue reading

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Finding My Feet

Writing, even when the subject is something dry, comes from inside. The most mundane subjects, such as user manuals or handbooks, develop a particular flavor that reflects the personality of the writer.  More than that, they are influenced by the … Continue reading

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Writing: Refreshing Value of Vacation

Thanksgiving week, and I am tired. This time of year, my thinking slithers down into some dark place. As the days grow shorter, so does my temper. That proverbial glass tends to be half-empty more often than it is half-full. … Continue reading

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Writer’s Market

Determined to make this Monday a more productive day than the previous one, which was spent doing yard work, domestic chores and shopping, I started my day with reading the introductory chapters to my 2012 Writer’s Market. Writer’s Market has … Continue reading

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