“The struggle is real, if you struggle.” #writing

“Death is for all.” #writing #throwawayline

“You see, the grand failure of humanity is assuming it is a sane species—just look around you. It’s a problem of ego.” #writing

Typing and writing aren’t about dumping emojis onto a page. #writing

“Swallow your pride. It tastes better than the acid-reflux.” #writing #throwawyline

“Be ordinary in a world full of people trying to be extraordinary. They will fail while you succeed.” #writing

“Imagination blinds us to the wonderous reality around us––and all the pain and suffering it brings.” #writing

“No one can hear you scream into the void, so why bother?” #writing #throwawayline

My current WIP has been a slog, mostly due to various diversions and personal distractions. I’m getting back into the rhythm. I’ve developed an interesting character who might have spinoff-potential … #writing #coinsofdestiny

“The world is full of money, but few are privileged enough to have much.” #writing

Overheard: “I had thirty coke bags under the seat. Then I had to work on the suspension.” Um…. I don’t make this stuff up #writing #character.

“Time has inertia as well as resistance/friction, both of which are extremely high. That would explain why things tend to do what they do. It also has a velocity.” #writing #time #physics

“Fate, inertia, karma, whatever you choose to call it, is just humans reacting rather than acting. They take the phrase ‘go with the flow’ to ultimate extremes.” #writing #life

“Time kills more than any living creature. We should arrest and try it.” #writing #throwawayline

Observed: Inebriated people enjoy singing loudly in public even when there is no karaoke. #writing #character

“Live your life backwards.” #writing

Observed: an underage dog sitting at the bar. No, it’s not a bad joke. It’s not saying much, but it’s happy. #writing

“Life has a way of pushing you in a certain direction. When it does, listen. Just remember that listening doesn’t mean obeying.” #writing #life

“You don’t have to die to prove you’re mortal or human.” #writing

“The undead are never dead enough.” #writing #throwawayline

Writing is about bleeding without spilling blood. #writing

Observed: Young guy complaining about the infidelity of his girlfriend and how she forgot his birthday. Life sucks when you’re young. #life #character #writing

Happy Writer’s Rights Day #writing

“Graduation is a passage of survival, not knowledge.” #writing #life

I’ve begun transcribing, from chickenscratch, a short story I wrote in 2021. It was an experiment to see if I could do more setting/mood than character/action. It’s interesting and decent, but more flowery than I feel is my “style”. #writing