“You don’t need someone to tell you what to do. Often, they’ll arrange circumstances so that you do what they want. Politics understand cause and effect.” #writing

“The Black Death did more to give rats a bad name than their climbing on things and stealing food. Before that, they were considered friendly garbage disposals.” #writing

“Most people aren’t smart enough to die when they should.” #writing

“We’ve all come to accept the horrors we complained about just a few years ago. That’s what humans do.” #writing

Ideas are the weeds I cultivate. #life #writing #success

“His life was like an sewage pump.” My mind works in mysterious ways after overhearing a word/phrase. #writing

Interesting. Apparently lack of books and reading can be a relationship deal-breaker. #reading #book #writing

“She made bed-hair a style statement.” #writing #character

Given enough false trails and red herrings, you will always see the truth. Of course, you have to acknowledge them as such. #life #writing #success

“He smelled bad. Still, people smelled him.” #writing #throwawayline

“They were an old and ugly couple. They had been married for decades. They were perfect for Halloween.” #writing #throwawayline

“Those who shake hands with an enemy are an enemy.” #writing

“Power isn’t about threatening, injuring, or killing people. It certainly isn’t about frightening them.” #writing #power

“How many wishes are too many?” #writing

“We’re all getting older. Some of us are just doing it faster.” #writing

“They gave him the ball and he ate it.” #writing #throwawayline #sport

“Some people just don’t seem like they deserve to be human.” #writing #throwawayline

“Time isn’t a stream or even a river. It is an infinite three-dimensional rushing force. Throwing a pebble or boulder into it won’t affect it. It won’t split the timeline. The best you can hope for is to be swept into a better future.” #writing #justintime

Remember when NaNoWiMo was a thing and fun? It still can be as long as you do it yourself. #writing

“How many lives have you spoiled the way you spoil the plot of the movies you watch?” #writing

I want the Apple Duo to test and use my writing app on, but I’ll probably wait to see how people like the device. It’s a first-gen thing, after all. #apple #duo #writing #auteureist

Learn to write dialogue by listening to old-time radio. #writing #dialogue

“When you have multiple options or decisions, all of equal importance, you shouldn’t try to prioritize them. God may not play with dice, but he wants you to.” #writing #life

“He pushed her aside, stepping into the darkness. In frustration, she screamed at him, wanting the darkness for herself.” #writing #throwawayline

“Darkness is just the Light going on an extended holiday.” #writing