So the sun set early today, Saw your reflection in the water, by the way. Laughing and smiling through space and time, It’s a shame it ended and you crossed that line. Just one thing I will always know, How much you loved me before you let go. They…
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It was a bright and blinding day as I watched the old man toil, Giving light and air to long forgotten soil. He shoveled and he smiled, for he was the only one, Who knew where I was, and I was not alone. For he was my companion, the only…
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When you owe so much more than you can pay, When you find your soul mate just died yesterday. When you search all your life for a beautiful dream, And when you catch a star they leave the scene. It’s another night where anxieties rule. There’s a masquerade going, and…
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You were from the past of someone else, I became so quickly changed. You wore such a friendly face, I knew I would never be the same. Only searched for your face and your name, So vulnerable to you, and so afraid of change. When I could only see…
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Chorusing through the night, With heart and soul held nearby, The shining spirits of mere refrain, Come round to see you again. See through the disguise, Look into their eyes, Can you see the shadows hidden among those things? The ghost, the specter, the spirits on calmer wings? The veil…
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I read my first Stephen King novel when I was 13, not appropriate reading material for the age, no, but I was not a particularly normal 13-year-old. I also started writing at 13. Coincidence? To this day, I’m still not sure. My very first “adult” novel was Phantoms by Dean…
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Do you think you need to be rich to start professional writing? Do you believe you need a college degree and a stocked home office? If so, you will be surprised to see how much you can accomplish even on a minor budget. Writers go about their professional progress on…
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Literary agents work much like attorneys. It is that simple. Instead of legal representation, they provide literary representation. They approach editors much like the way an attorney would approach a judge. With careful persuasion, they encourage the publisher to accept your work. This is a mutual interest and effort, for…
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Verbs might be the single most important item found in your sentences. The two main classifications for verbs are Passive and Active. This article divides the classes and shows their differences. This section highlights the use of Active verbs, those most important to general writing. Active Verbs: This is the…
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One of the greatest difficulties a writer faces is novel-length writing. Be it fiction or non-fiction, many authors hesitate to get involved. Sometimes the largest intimidation isn’t editors or agents. It’s the thought of the commitment. “I’ll Never Get It Done” One hundred thousand words: a simple number simply…