“Was your life worth the wait?” #writing
Working on my corkboard/timeline code this morning. #programming #writing
“Appreciate the empty space in your head.” #writing
“At least be proud of the kids you never had.” #writing
“You are The Chosen One. You are Earth’s final defender.” “No I’m not.” “Well, you’re a big disappointment.” #writing
“People who sleep on the job never make mistakes–except for, maybe, sleeping on the job.” #writing
“Don’t let idiots read books,” he grumbled while shaking his head at the sloppy pile of dead bodies in front of him. “This is what you get when an idiot reads a book.” #writing
“He cut his wrist with a butter knife. It was a slice of life.” #writing #throwawayline
“His was a cow patchwork of mess.” #writing
“Don’t prove me wrong. Prove me factually incorrect.” #writing
“One who manipulates others for their own ends, can’t achieve it on their own, and is willing to accept the chaos of their decisions.” #writing #character
Older readers have no concept of “flash fiction”. This can be alleviated by publishing physical books with “flash fiction”. It’s in underutilized genre and reader base. #writing #books #flashfiction
“I don’t make fun of people. If I want to insult and demean them, I do it so there is no question.” #writing #character
Oops fountain pen has gone/run dry/empty. #fountainpen #writing
“You know your brother?: he asked. “Of course,” she replied. “He took a shower and never returned it.” #writing #throwawayline
“How much money is too much money?” “More than I have.” #writing #throwawayline
“He was hysterical.” “You mean funny?” “No.” #writing
“Without willing subjects, emperors would have no one to browbeat,” he said. “After all, that’s why emperors want subjects.” #writing
“He didn’t own a boogie board, but he did have a booger board.” #writing #character
Yes, you don’t need to respond. I know that “chopsticks” take their name from “chop houses”. #food #writing
“Today isn’t a new day. It’s just a day you keep recycling.” #writing
What if the orcs were the cool ones with the pointy ears, and the elves were the fat disfigured ones reminiscent of your Uncle Al who keeps standing outside your living room window, looking in? #writing #throwawayline
“Lessons unlearned never lessen the pain.” #writing
“The more you complain, the more they know what to do.” #writing
“When you wield the Stuffed Teddybear of Cuteness, do not expect death.” #writing #throwawayline