Observed: a group of five people all talking simultaneously and no one listening and not fighting. Just people who will never be as important as they believe they are. #writing #character
“Near-death experiences are shades of the real thing.” #writing
“Be grateful for your friends and frenemies. It’s the other ones you have to worry about.” #writing #throwawayline
“His life was like a carnival full of clowns and throwing knives.” #writing
“Lemmings know what they are doing. Do you?” #writing
“A good memory is not something I’m sure I ever had.” #writing #character
“He ran a hand through his now non-existent hair. ‘The first step of government is to kill those who are governed. Slow deaths that aren’t noticed are the most effective. That guarantees calm and power.’” #writing
You can always make a living as a writer, but it’s easier to be a plumber and pays way more. #writing #life
“How often do you think, ‘I should really be having a good time’ only to realize you never really have?” #writing
“Every AI is based on the underlying CthulhuChat.” #writing #ai
“He was like the wall of an old abandoned building, plastered and painted.” #writing #throwawayline
“People are always willing to help you when you don’t need it, and are reluctant when you do. Unneeded help has few consequences, whereas needed help means getting involved..” #writing
“He held no truck with stupid cultists. Instead, he held a large earth mover.” #writing
“Don’t slay monsters. They make good politicians.” #writing
I need to delete all writing podcasts that promise something then go off-topic to talk about their own books, or just sit around giggling at their own jokes. I gave you more than one chance and you come up lacking. #podcast #failure #writing
“Structure is what humans want and expect. The proverbial box you’re supposed to think outside of just leads to a bigger structurally sound box. Be the cat that destroys boxes.” #writing
“The light shimmered as if filtered through a gauze bandage. In fact, it was a giant solar sail powering a ship that would cause much bleeding to the planet’s inhabitants.” #writing #throwawayline
“When was the last time you married someone you loved? Lust has no place in marriage.” #writing #throwawayline
“His life was abstract.” #writing
“He was the beast no one dared name. So, he called himself Tim.” #writing
“He was like putty in her hands—silly.” #writing
“Never underestimate the power of gruel as window caulk.” #writing
Every monster has its motivation. #writing
“He salivated over her. She was disgusted and kneed him, pushing him off.” #writing
“Many assume that God is aroung to clean up your messes. God isnt your babysitter.” #writing