“The End is Night” #writing #throwawayline

“It is not up to the doer to justify the means.” #writing

“Everyone has a fatal flaw. Not just fictional characters in a novel. Characters overcome theirs.” #writing

‘“You are either weak, or a liar,” he said, identifying himself. #writing

“The emperor claimed victory because he hadn’t killed as many as most had predicted. Peace was his thing.” #writing #throwawayline

“Some people would rather die than adapt. We call them politicians.” #writing #throwawayline

“His life could be summarized by a missing period.” #writing #throwawayline

I hate editing. It’s drudge work that should be left to a drudge. #writing #editing

Hearing side-conversations. Some people tell banal events as if they are earth-shatteringly interesting. One guy talking about a woman apologizing on the phone for drinking too much. I’m sure the event was more interesting than his explanation. #writing #character

Sitting near a couple of guys discussing aluminum wrapped arsenic. Hm … #writing #character

“Are you trying to copy and paste someone else’s life into your own?” #writing

“He had gall bladder problems. Every birthday, his parents would give him one in a mason jar.” #writing

“He slept on a bed of spinach. He was Popeye.” #writing #throwawayline

“The slower you age, the more chances you have to really screw up.” #writing #throwawayline

“The man in the back: ‘Shouldn’t we check the weather before we schedule the crucifixion?’” #writing #throwawayline

More editing done. Not much progress cutting words. I need to get ruthless this week, or maybe carolless. #writing #editing

“Humans keep trying to subvert, bend, and destroy reality to their will. Silly rabbits.” #writing #throwawayline

“You can’t be honest and alive if what you say matters.” #writing

“The Sin of Evil Knievel” should be a title. #writing #prompt

Premise: Someone speaking in tongues and performing acts of witchcraft was just a time-traveler and just a fish out of water. #time #writing

“Art is like an institution for the insane.” #writing #throwawayline

“The emperor shirked all of his responsibilities, opting to do what he wanted and declaring it law and lawful.” #writing

“Perception is 9/10ths of reality.” #writing

“He was a multi-line kind of guy. Just a monkey banging at a keyboard.” #writing

“Life’s path is strewn with obstacles and rubble–some are the people you know. You can overcome them, or they can overcome you.” #writing #life