Category: Writing
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L is for Laughter
Why Writing is Like a Relationship Right now, I’m watching a real relationship die in front of me. There isn’t much that can be done about it. I can’t force them to stay together. I can’t make them get a divorce. I can’t push them into counseling, get them to…
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K is for Kicked-out
Why Writing is Like a Relationship Break-ups are hard. Telling your boyfriend you don’t want to see them anymore. Cutting your friend off because they’re more of a user than friend. Your manuscript is not going to break up with you. You’re the one who does the dumping. “Listen, Delphia.…
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I is for Inadequate
Why Writing is Like a Relationship Quit squirming in your chair. We’re not going in that direction. Pervs. It isn’t uncommon to feel inadequate in your relationship. Maybe your friend is better at cooking than you. Maybe your spouse understands computers and technology on a level you don’t get (that’s…
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H is for Horseplay
Why Writing is Like a Relationship Some of the happiest couples I’ve ever seen, have been those that horse around and play. Play is important, even a preschool teacher will tell you that – pranks, slap-ass, tickle fights, squirt guns – all of that. It doesn’t just let you blow…
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