“People listen in order to learn and to discover whether the speaker is full of sh*t.” #writing

“Death is a life-changing event.” #writing #throwawayline

“He wore his diamond ring with the diamond on the underside of his hand. He would etch whatever glass he drank from at the bars and restaurants, leaving the wait staff baffled when the top of the glass broke off.” #writing #throwawayline #character

Most assymetric fights are fast and to the point. Most equally-matched battles are drawn out and more strategic than tactical. Don’t rely on luck to drag out conflict––or to end it. Also, don’t use conflict for conflict’s sake. We call that trolling. #writing

When you hit a wall, it’s best to change direction than to sit around complaining that the wall got in your way. #life #failure #writing

“He was the master of failure. He’d explored all the avenues and gotten lost.” #writing #throwawayline

“Lemmings come and go, and no one notices.” #writing

“The purpose of kings and queens is to motivate the peasants to make their own decisions and choices.” #writing

“The glucose is high in that one. He shall never be a Jedi.” #writing #throwawayline

“A king has more to lose than a peasant and spends time protecting himself than accomplishing, whereas a peasant is grateful for what he has and takes chances. Kings stagnate while peasants strive and accomplish.” #writing

“Kings build castles not because they are rich, but because they fear what is around them.” #writing

“Don’t lie. Lay.” #writing #throwawayline

“His mind was as sharp as dull knife and just as useful.” #writing #throwawayline

“He was a drudge. His family were drudges, as were his forebears. They did the work no one else would or wanted to. Now, the king wanted to exile them in order to replace them with those who didn’t know drudge work.” #writing

“What don’t you know that people 25 years ago knew? Humans are born forgetting the past. It is both benefit and punishment. That’s why history repeats itself and evil and its ilk remains.” #writing

Wine in the Sun #writing #flashfiction

“Sitting on the sunny stoop, he sipping some wine as he watched his grandson play on the sidewalk. A smile crossed the old man’s face. A car screamed past, and a shot rang out. The man’s mood shattered as the glass fell against the pavement. Later, he donned the costume he’d vowed never to wear …

“We have a lot in common, in war. The only difference is we eat our sacrifices.” #writing

“Wait staff: Do you want to start a tab?” “No. I’d like a Coke.” If you get it, you’re old #writing #throwawayline

“She cackled as if she had a broom to catch.” #writing

“He traveled all day just to encounter the knight.” #writing #throwawayline

“He breathed in the dust from the dry rocks around him. It brought back memories of Janice’s kisses.” #writing #throwawayline

“He had a birthday every year, wishing he were dead.” #writing #throwawayline

You don’t need to be a good writer to be famous. You don’t need to be famous to be a good writer. #writing

“I hate it. There is always something.” “If there is always something, why are you complaining?” “I complain about everything.” #writing #character

“He was a vampire. He was the President. Everyone hated him.” #writing #throwawayline