I've loved Belle and Sebastian for a long time partially because their songs seem so literary. It's like they're 3 minute novels put to music. Case in point, "Wrapped up in Books." We’ve got a fantasy affair We didn’t get wet, we didn’t dare But the fantasy remains You better come back to earth … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 6 “Wrapped up in Books”
Bad Poetry Friday
Coffee Talk c. 1997 We explained over espresso the problems of our youth how difficult life used to be before MTV but how we block out our apathy sometimes we cry proclaim we are saved with tears in our eyes yesterday I saw my skeleton hanging in my closet I was half dressed naked in my memories … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday
What to do now that NaNoWriMo is over: A 12 Step Program for Writers
First of all congrats to all who finished NaNoWriMo last Friday, or anyone who has recently finished writing their (first) novel. You're probably asking yourself, "What do I now that I've finished my first novel?" Here is my time-tested post-novel writing survival guide. NOTE: Do not skip ahead to step 12 until you are absolutely ready. Revision … Continue reading What to do now that NaNoWriMo is over: A 12 Step Program for Writers
Mortification Monday
2-27-1994 Dear Diary, I am locked in the bathroom with 2 packs of lifesavers, my cat KC, and my journal. I'm in time out. My life is a soap opera. I haven't been asked out by Jimmy. Jos and George broke up but are back together again and David likes me but I don't have … Continue reading Mortification Monday
Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 5: “Oxford Comma”
This isn't so much inspirational as it is thought-provoking. After that #NaNoWriMo Beast last month, I needed a good song to clear my head. Who gives a f*ck about an Oxford Comma? What is an Oxford Comma, anyway?* WARNING: SONG CONTAINS PROFANITY * According to Wikipedia, an Oxford Comma is the serial comma which is used immediately before a coordinating … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 5: “Oxford Comma”
Bad Poetry Friday
Untitled (c. 1997) What did Van Gogh know? He never really fell in love except for that whore he cut his ear off for I want something more than a one time fling I'd like to feel close to you I'm always on the outside looking in on your portrait. Notes: This is a blatant rip-off of a … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday
NaNoWriMo Week 4 Check In & 2012 Excerpt
Ack! *Muppet arms* There's only two days left of NaNoWriMo and I don't know about you, but I was in danger of FAILING. Then I chained myself to my chair and pretty much wrote 11k words in three days by mostly doing 15 minute sprints. This year's story was a real sh*teous work of art … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Week 4 Check In & 2012 Excerpt
Mortification Monday
Note: the entry below may be even more mortifying than last week's underwear episode. As much as I wanted to, I did not edit anything out. 2/23/94 Dear Diary, So much to tell-my major crush on Jimmy is still on! Though Tiffany scared him off with a note. In the note there were 2 … Continue reading Mortification Monday
Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 4: “Bukowski”
This week's inspirational song is a wee bit darker than last week's School House Rock jam. "Bukowski" is probably my favorite Modest Mouse song. It also doesn't hurt that back when I lived in Boston, one of my favorite bars was Bukowski Tavern because it offered really cheap burgers and 99 types of beer, which is … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 4: “Bukowski”
Bad Poetry Friday
Happy late Thanksgiving! Before you try and work off your third slice of pumpkin pie with some Black Friday shopping, here is another bad poem. Untitled (c. 1997) What did Van Gogh know? He never really fell in love except for that whore he cut his ear off for I want something more than a one … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday
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