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Saturday, 12 March 2005
More Kissing
Topic: More Kissing
One shouldn't aspire to write the great American novel on their first attempt at writing. Something shorter that allows us to ease into the process is more the ticket. Maybe a short story would be a good project. A short story can always grow into that great American novel at a later date.

Tackling too large of a project at the outset can cause problems. When we get stuck, we might feel a sense of failure. Starting small offers a sense of achievement in accomplishing specific goals. It offers a sense of completion as well. Commitment to a smaller project is often easier.

You ask who I am to be offering such advice. I am only an ordinary citizen who likes pen and paper. So, feel free to disregard my advice and tackle a major project. I would still advise to break that down into smaller, more manageable pieces. Give yourself the sense of accomplishment for completing a small piece. It may provide enough incentive to keep you going. Face it, we like our rewards and sometimes writing has few rewards to offer.

Know your subject and what you want to do with it. Break it into bite-size pieces so it is easier for you to digest. And, go for it!

Posted by moon/vlk234 at 5:12 PM EST
Updated: Saturday, 26 March 2005 11:52 AM EST
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