Tag: writer
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On Writing and Storytelling: More (Unsolicited) Advice to Aspiring Writers
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Books, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), On Writing Well: 30th Anniversary Edition, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftMore (Unsolicited) Advice to Aspiring Writers The Path from There to Here – Some Backstory I’ve been a storyteller and a writer for as long as I can remember. Early on, I accepted that my disability meant I probably wasn’t destined to be an astronaut or a United States Marine—two jobs that seemed very cool…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Writer’s Block…and How I Deal With It…(Or Try To, Anyway)
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Books, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, How to Write a Romance: Or, How to Write Witty Dialogue, Smoldering Love Scenes & Happily-Ever-Afters (2019), Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Writer's Block, Writing a First Novel, Writing as a CraftHow do you deal with writer’s block? Honestly, it depends on my mood—and the day! If it’s a workday (I try to keep my muse gainfully employed Monday through Friday and let them enjoy some well-earned laziness on the weekends), my approach to writer’s block is a bit of an art form itself. Let’s rewind…
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Conjuring Ideas: A Writer’s Triumph Over Adversity
Despite struggles with concentration and exhaustion, the writer managed to complete a detailed outline and a new scene draft for their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Despite feeling worn out and stressed, the writer persisted and produced a draft with key moments and good dialogue, which they considered a significant achievement.
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‘Reunion: Coda’ Writer’s Weekend Work and Novel Update
Late Morning, Saturday, July 27, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone. It’s a sunny and cool (but gradually warming up) summer day here in what for now is my corner of New England. I’ve been up since just past six in the morning and I’ve already had a light breakfast, so now I’m in the…
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Embracing Change in Writing: A Personal Journey
In Madison, New Hampshire, a writer reflects on the inevitability of change and its impact on his writing journey. Battling stress and frustration, he aims to meet a looming deadline for his novel, Reunion: Coda. Struggling with fatigue and homesickness, he confronts the challenge of unexpected life changes and the need to complete his work.…
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Reunion: A Story – Pooja G’s Review
Pooja G, the talented writer of the Lifesfinewhine blog, reviewed the first half of the Reunion Duology. She purchased the Kindle edition last summer and mentioned it in her blog in December. The review is well-written and insightful, and the author appreciates her effort to explore a different genre.
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, April 22, 2024, or: One Week Ends, Another Begins
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Crusade in Europe (1985 game), Crusade in Europe (Command Series game), Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, New Hampshire Weather, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024Late Morning, Monday, April 22, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, folks, and…it’s Monday! (Yay?) As I begin this, my 1,505th post in A Certain Point of View, Too, it is a cold spring morning in New England. Currently, the temperature is 37°F (3°C) under sunny conditions. With the wind blowing from the north-northwest at 8…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, or: On Writing & Storytelling – Where I Stand with Reunion: Coda Now
Late Morning/Midday, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone. It’s a chilly early spring day here in my corner of northern New England. Currently, the temperature is 34°F (1°C) under partly sunny conditions. With humidity at 42% and the wind blowing from the west-northwest at 9 MPH (15 KMH, the feels-like temperature is…
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