Tag: Writing
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, June 13, 2024, or: The Course of Writing a Novel Never Runs Smooth….
It’s a warm early summer day in New England with a high of 82°F. The author is struggling with writer’s block but is determined to persevere. Despite challenges, they are resolute in pursuing their dream of becoming a successful author. They seek support from readers and plan to start writing every day, aiming to finish…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, or: The Curse of Writer’s Block Strikes Again
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Writing as a CraftToday’s weather in Madison, New Hampshire is cold with a chance of rain. The author describes struggling to write and finding solace in gaming. Despite feeling stuck, they express hope for inspiration from the muse Calliope, aiming to progress on their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” The post invites readers to engage with the author’s work and…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, June 8, 2024, or: Another Workweek Ends…and Another Weekend Begins
Summary: Madison, New Hampshire experiences a cool, cloudy day with a forecast of light rain showers and a high of 72°F. The writer struggles with progress on their novel, Reunion: Coda, due to fatigue and a lack of clear planning. Despite wanting to work, sleep troubles and the gloomy morning sky leave them feeling low.…
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, June 6, 2024, or: D-Day + 80 Years…and Back to Revising Reunion: Coda’s Chapter 17
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Creative Writing, D-Day (June 6, 1944), Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Military History, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, World War II (1939-1945), Writing as a CraftIn Madison, New Hampshire, it’s a warm, partly sunny day with a current temperature of 73°F. The forecast predicts scattered light showers, with a high of 77°F and a low of 61°F. Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. The author is revising Chapter 17 of their novel, aiming for…
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, May 27, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second…and Monday’s Uncertainties
The author shares observations of a rainy spring day in Madison, New Hampshire, on May 27, 2024. The weather includes 54°F (12°C) temperatures, cloudy skies, 89% humidity, and 5 MPH (8 Km/H) winds, with light rain expected. The author reflects on their weekend activities, expressing doubt about productivity due to the gloomy weather. Despite this,…
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, May 24, 2024, or: Reunion: Coda Update – Two Steps Forward…One Step Back
The author describes a warm spring day in Madison, New Hampshire, while sharing their struggles and progress with writing a fiction piece. They express the challenge of visualizing and writing scenes, anticipating a productive midday writing session with the aim of advancing the story. The post concludes with well-wishes.
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, or: Hump Day Homilies
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The author shares the current weather in New Hampshire and discusses their creative writing process. Despite challenges, they find joy in their work and appreciate online friendships. They express a longing for the conveniences and social life of Florida but remain hopeful for their novel’s success. Overall, they aim to stay positive and continue their…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, or: After a Nonproductive Monday, I’m Hoping for a Better Writing Day
Late Morning, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, folks. It’s another cool but warming up spring day here in my corner of Madison’s Eidelweiss District. As I begin this post, the temperature is 70°F (21°C) under mostly sunny skies. With humidity at 71% and the wind blowing from the south-southwest at 2 MPH…
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, May 20, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second…and Back to the (Novel Writing) Front Lines
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Bird's Eye Games, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, New Hampshire Weather, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024The weather in northern New England is getting warmer with some sunny skies. The current temperature is 64°F (18°C) with a forecast for a maximum of 78°F and mostly clear skies in the evening. The writer reflects on a quiet Sunday without progress on their novel. They share their writing progress and express determination to…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, May 19, 2024, or: Weekend Part the First (Cloudy Day Edition)
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The day is overcast and chilly in New England. The writer reflects on their mood, believing their creativity is influenced by the weather. They share their efforts to find inspiration in movies and music but struggle due to tiredness and low spirits. Despite feeling sentimental, the writer seeks solace in classic films and Star Wars.…
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