Confessions of a Struggling Writer

Nearly a week.

2009-01-22T12:48:00.000-08:00

I tried doing the amazing 5 minute install for WordPress. I was finally able to get the blog to display with the theme I'd chosen internally on my web server. Alas, it never was able to pick up the style sheets to be viewable externally. So the pages looked all messed up. Rats.

I tried three different ASP.NET blogs, all had issues when I did the 'easy install' and kept giving me configuration errors.

So rather than fight with building my own cool blog I could manage and make look how I'd like it to look, I'll stick with blogger for now. I'd rather get the story recorded and posted than spend any more time messing around with blogs I can't get installed and running in a short period of time.

Keep checking back. I'll keep posting as I progress. WOO WOO!

Artwork

2009-01-16T16:11:00.000-08:00

I have gone from the "I think" stage to the planning stage. I'm currently looking for an artist to help me out with artwork for the V&A Shipping podcast and web page. I have nothing to offer but my undying gratitude and credit on the podcast and webpages. If you are an artist and are interested, let me know and I can supply you with the text of the book and an idea of what I'm looking for. It is a space opera, so there are bizarre aliens inside.

I plan to have fun with this novel. The book is done, I just need to podcast it. :) The more I think about it, the more excited I get. WOO WOO!

I had planned...

2009-01-16T13:29:00.000-08:00

I had planned to record a quick message this week announcing that I will return to podcasting shortly. Well, at least I'm posting, but I will get a short podcast in there soon.

Also, I'm giving serious consideration to podcasting my Novel V&A Shipping. If I do so, I will record the entire book first, then edit, then begin posting one episode per week. If you'd like to be a first reader, drop me an e-mail, comment to this post or DM me in twitter.

I WILL be back!

Another Month has gone by.

2008-12-08T21:33:00.000-08:00

Did I win NaNoWriMo? No, I didn't. I did, however, make it to nearly 25000 words before the end of November. Too many things are jumping in my path of writing and several times it was me distracting myself. I've got to stop that.

I really like the direction my book is taking. It's a super hero novel, but the heroes in my book have no super powers. They're vigilantes trying to be heroes and they've uncovered a larger plot than just the good guys versus the bad guys.

I listened to the audio books The God Delusion and both of Stephen Hawkings books. These have given me much fodder for my most recent novel. I also watched a marathon of The Universe and this also fueled the direction my novel will be taking. I can't wait to jump in and crank out.

After listening to the latest episode of The Secrets I've given much more thought of e-publishing my books. I'll give each a fair shot with agents before I do so, but hey, it sounds like fun. :) I'll let you know when I take that direction.

I realize it's been nearly a year since I did a podcast. I need to remedy that, but it may be into next month before I do so. This month filled up fast on me and I don't see much time freeing up any time soon. I hope everyone has a great holiday season no matter how you celebrate. :) For me, I'll do it the way they did in the days of old: Hide from Odion and party party party. WOO WOO!

NaNoWriMo Update

2008-11-07T20:39:00.001-08:00

I'm taking a short pause in my NaNo novel. I'm up to nearly 11K words at this point and I'm really happy with the way my story is going. I blame Mur Lafferty and Scott Sigler for my story. It's a superhero story with gods, monsters, heroes, and almost-super heroes. It's fast paced, gritty, and a whole lot of fun. I blame Tee Morris for one character named the Gobbler (NOM NOM NOM).

Okay, very short post. I'm back to writing.

Oh, I've got a story coming on in January. It can be found at http://www.lulu.com/chimericanabooks. No pressure to buy. I'm excited just to be in print again. I'm also sending out Astel (still) and I'm now starting to look for an agent with V&A Shipping. Both are as polished as they're going to get, now's the time for them to stand on their own. WOO. It's been a LONG time since I've been this excited about writing. I'll have to try NOT to slack off again.

NaNoWriMo

2008-11-06T06:07:00.000-08:00

I am using NaNoWriMo to get off my butt and write another novel. I've had the idea for quite some time (actaully since I finished my last Novel that I started during NaNoWriMo last year). So I'm finally getting it down. Mentally I had gotten stuck where to start and on Nov 1st, I started it and then thought "WAIT A MINUTE!" and bang! I had a better beginning. I didn't trash anything as the chapters I'd written fell into place after a different opening. I added a new POV character that gives the villain's POV without being inside the villain's head. It's worked out great so far and has really helped me pick up a head of steam on this novel. I'm presently up to 8700 words and you can find my NaNoWriMo page up. I'm posting again this year as JRMurdock if you would like to buddy me. If I can every find the page again, I'll be happy to buddy back.

I'm not quite up to the writing speed I was at 2 years ago, but I'm trying to get back there. Time, patience, persistence. I know I can do it. WOO!

I've been gigid'ied

2008-04-22T12:26:00.000-07:00

I made mention on twitter to BradP in NJ (http://twitter.com/bpende) about a show called Human Footprint. He made a show out of it and put me in his show notes. Guess I really need to get off my duff and record a show. SOON! Check out the show here. http://www.wholelotofnonsense.org/.

Twitter

2008-04-08T06:32:00.001-07:00

I am now on the timesink known as twitter.

Twitter Me

I realize it's April 1st.

2008-04-01T12:18:00.000-07:00

But I'm not going to let that stop me from posting today. After listening to the Joe Murphy Memorial podcast, I decided that I do need to get off my butt and start getting back into my podcasting. I've let it go for far too long and I'm sorry for that. I'm sorry to all those who've stayed subscribed for so long.

I have updates with regards to one of my short stories and one of my novels (well, okay, I have more updates than that) and I'll post them here on Thursday.

Thank you for hanging in there with me. It's been a rough ride these past several months.

Remembering Joe

2008-04-01T12:16:00.000-07:00

I just got done listening to Remembering Joe and if you ever knew Joe Murphy, take the time to listen.

Happy New Year!!

2007-12-31T18:09:00.000-08:00

I hope the new year finds you (and me) well and productive. I look forward to sharing more with you starting on Thursday! Stop by and share you writing goals with me. Drop me a note or an MP3. I'd love to see what you're planning.

Episode #24 - I'm Back

2007-12-07T13:37:00.000-08:00

WOW! I've been away from podcasting for far too long. I've been through fires, floods, a server crash, a bout with online poker, but I'm back. I've found my way back to reading, writing, podcasting. I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to what I really want to do.

Adventures in Sci Fi Publishing

Podiobooks.com

I Should Be Writing

Edits:

• V&A Shipping (1 / 254)
• Astel (1 / 301 (double spaced))
• Billy Barbarian (1 / 188)
• Paradise Palms (1 / 248)

Writing:

• Almost Heroes (0 / 90,000)
• Life of Lists (10,387 / 90,000)
• Magical Illness (0 / 80,000)
• Asteroid Bunnies (7,400 / 60,000)

Listen to Episode#24

Almost

2007-11-15T12:45:00.000-08:00

So, I'm still here. I'm still going to start the podcast once again. Please don't think I've gone and forgotten about you. Thank you for the feedback from new listeners. I love it!

I'm installing a new server (the old one is so LOUD I can't stand it any more). Once that is complete, I hope to get a new show recorded and running.

For those participating in NaNoWriMo, GOOD LUCK!

J.R.

Did I say Thursday?

2007-11-02T09:00:00.001-07:00

Once I get this episode published, you'll see why I've fallen so far from the podcasting wagon. But I will get an episode out very very soon. Please stay tuned and thank you for staying subscribed.

I'm not dead.

2007-10-29T14:35:00.000-07:00

Look for a new show on Thursday. Thank you to all who've hung in there waiting for me to come back. It'll likely be a short show, but there will be a show.

Episode#23 - Death

2007-03-23T06:29:00.000-07:00

The episode didn't push. Let me try this again.

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Episode #23 - Death

2007-03-23T05:06:00.000-07:00

Moderately lazy show notes. I had intended to talk about the mundane, but got sidetracked and talked about death. Hope it's not too much of a downer. Will post links later today.

Listen to Episode#23

I'm not dead yet!

2007-02-23T12:14:00.000-08:00

First off, let me apologize for the length of time it's taken me to put in a simple post. I'm not procrastinating. Honest. Not two days after my last podcast, I was overtaken by some strange funk that's going around San Diego. It hit my father-in-law just before he left on a cruise, it took my wife's voice, and mine as well. I've had a lingering cough that's made it difficult for me to concentrate on anything for more than a few minutes.

I'm almost out of the woods with this sickness. It's been the worst cold I've had in years. I had intended to podcast this week to make up for last week, but talking for any length of time hasn't proven beneficial to recovering from my condition.

I want to thank all of you who have stayed subscribed and welcome all the new subscribers. You all mean a lot to me. If you've sent me an e-mail and haven't heard back from me, do not despair. I'm slowly getting myself back on track, again.

I will return next week. I might still be hopped up on antibiotics, but hey, I'll be there.

Episode #22 - Priorities and Procrastination

2007-02-01T12:41:00.000-08:00

What are you waiting for? Get up and get moving, well, after you listen to the latest episode that is.

Escape Pod's 300 word story contest, Group 8 (see if you can figure out which one is mine)

Pilgrim Novel

The Adult Space Child Free Podcast

MWS Media

Phil Rossi

Duo Trope

Listen to Episode#22

Episode didn't push

2007-01-23T09:18:00.000-08:00

I'm trying to figure out why last week's episode didn't push out. I think Blogger Beta doesn't like me, but hey, things like this happen.

Listen to Episode#21

Episode #21 - Back to Basics

2007-01-18T14:00:00.000-08:00

Just like the title says, I'm starting the new year at the beginning. Goals, priorities, and lists, oh my. I know what worked in the past. I need to start over, reset, and do it all again.

Escape Pod's 300 word story contest. It's only 300 words, you can do it.

Listen to Episode#21

I will return next week

2007-01-11T13:30:00.000-08:00

The holidays hit me hard this year (actually it's last year now, isn't it?) At any rate, I loaded new sound software and was playing with it today and just plain didn't get the show recorded. I will continue to toy with my new toy and I will produce a show next week. My hope is that the sound quality will improve and I need to work on better content rather than just ramble.

Look for me next week. I'm not out of ideas for shows and I know with Tee on break, Kiki MIA again, Mur being sporadic, and the Secrets having pod-faded, shows on writing are sparse. I will re-fill that gap next week.

Until that time, take a look around at things that are mundane and keep that in mind for next week's show.

Until then...

J.R. Murdock

Episode # 20: About Authors

2006-12-14T17:56:00.000-08:00

I've gotten long winded, haven't I? Or Have I? Please let me know.

I talk today about role models, and who I look up to as an author. I could have talked for hours and hours about this and I may talk about it again at a later date. There's a lot of material here. Hope you enjoy. If you have an author resource, please feel free to post it here.

I love feedback. Let me know what you're thinking.

Adult Free Child Space Podcast

The Only Phil Rossi Podcast worth listening to

NaNoWriMo Podcast

Tee Morris

Listen to Episode#20

Episode # 19: Sex. 'nuff said.

2006-12-07T17:43:00.000-08:00

Today's topic is sex. I ramble, I read an excerpt, I ramble some more. Enjoy!

Listen to Episode#19

Episode # 18: End of NaNoWriMo

2006-11-30T15:17:00.000-08:00

Yes, Yes, I know. I'm a slacker. I let distractions get in my way and they bombard me from all directions. Drat. Well, I'm back with another episode. I didn't mean to ramble for quite so long, but I did and that's that. I hope it's worth it.

What did I talk about? Well, I'll bet you want some links and show notes, eh? Well, here you go.

Jack Mangan's Deadpan Podcast

The Only Phil Rossi Podcast worth listening to

Whispers at the edge

The Kissy Bits

The Survival Guide to Writing Fantasy

I Should Be Writing

Heroes

Neil Gorman's talk about Psychogeography

All Sorts of People

I did forget to mention Mike Stackpole's The Secrets, but he's been absent for a couple of months so I almost completely forgot about him. He still sends out the news letters, so if you're not subscribed to those, and you're a writer, you're doing yourself a disservice.

I also read a small excerpt from my NaNoWriMo Novel and tell you why I didn't reach the 50K goal and what my plans are with the book. Congratulations for all who participated and a bigger congratz to all those who made their goal!

Listen to Episode#18

Episode # 17: NaNoWriMo - Day 2

2006-11-02T17:17:00.001-08:00

NaNoWriMo Day 2 is under way. I'm having a blast writing so far. I'm at 2638 words and pressing onward. Keep a current watch on what I'm doing by clicking the graph on the side. There you can also read an excerpt of what I'm doing and how it's going. This is an exciting month.

If you're not participating and need something to listen to, check out these great podiobooks:

Also, check out these great podcasts:

Holy Crap! Show notes? I must be out of my mind!!!

Listen to Episode#17

Edit: NOW the link is correct. Sorry about that.

Tis NaNoWriMo Season!

2006-11-02T17:17:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year again when we warm up or pens and our hard drives and attempt to crank out as many words as possible in one month (or 50,000 whichever comes first). Last year I didn't actively participate, but I did, however, write nearly an entire novel during the month of November. I'm still trying to find a home for it. But that's neither here, nor there.

If you're participating in NaNoWriMo, put me down as a buddy. I'm JRMurdock. I'll reciprocate, of course. I'll be posting my progress on the podcast weekly (on Thursday) and I'll try to blog once or twice per week as NaNoWriMo goes on more to clear out any extraneous thoughts before I sit down to actually write.

Some quick tips for writing fast:

Walk 10-15 minutes prior to sitting down and writing. This will give you some time to think about what you're going to write and how to work through a scene. It'll also get your blood pumping and provide your brain with much needed oxygen you need to think with.

Eat light. Not only in quantity, but in content. Eat salads, fruits, chicken, or fish. Such foods will provide good blood flow and won't bog you down while you write.

Write forward, don't re-write. Remember, you're going for quantity, not quality. This is a first draft so push ahead even if you think what you're putting down is utter trash. Keep pushing ahead and keep your eye on the end. Set a daily and a weekly goal for your writing and push to that goal. You can do it.

Don't drink while you write. Alcohol slows down your mind. You don't need anything slowing you down at this point. Reward yourself with a drink when you're done for the day, but not before.

Choose now what your prize will be. By setting a goal and a reward when you meet that goal will keep you pushing forward. Print a picture of what you want and keep that handy if need be. Put leverage on yourself if you don't meet your goals to ensure you keep going and don't stop mid-stream.

Set your priorities. Before you sit down to watch the latest BSG, ask yourself if it's better to TiVo it and watch it later so you can get your daily word count out.

Take care of yourself. Make sure you're eating right and getting plenty of rest. Don't sit up until 2a.m. trying to get ahead for the next day. You'll do yourself more harm than good if you're not getting enough rest and your word count will suffer for it. Make sure you're getting the right amount of sleep to perform at full capacity for the entire month.

Take time out for your friends and family. It's hard to write in a vacuum. Take time each day to spend with your friends, your family, chat online, post, blog, etc. Getting your brain free of clutter will facilitate getting the story done faster.

I hope these quick tips help. Drop by from time to time and let me know how the battle goes. I'll put in little pep-talks in the podcast to help you keep going. Always remember, you CAN do it!

Episode #16: I'm Back!

2006-11-02T17:14:00.000-08:00

Dang! Have I really been away that long? I'll explain it as best I can in the podcast. I hope I still have listeners.

This weeks challenge: Sign up for NaNoWriMo!

You can find my page at...My NaNoWriMo. Stop by and see how I'm doing. If you're participating in NaNoWriMo, send me your link so I can include it in the show notes and give you some props.

Listen to Episode#16

Episode #15: Conclusion

2006-05-18T14:55:00.000-07:00

Hey! I didn't wait two weeks this time. This week we discuss the conclusion of our short stories. I blame Mike Stackpole for my going on and on about finishing before editing, but I think you'll understand why I'm passionate about finishing first and editing later.

This week, another simple challenge. Go out and eat. Good luck!

Listen to Episode#15

Episode #14: Conflict

2006-05-11T15:44:00.000-07:00

I went and disappeared on you for another week. Sorry about that. I'm back with part 4 of the on going exercise where we deal with conflict.

I've got a lot to talk about in regards to where I've been and what I've been up to. It hasn't been writing.I answer Kiki's questions and comment on her comments. I also go onto a slightly religions tangent. Forgive me. I'll try to not make it a habit just as I'll do my best to avoid polotics. This is my longest show to date. Let me know if it was worth the wait.

Listen to Episode#14

Episode #13: Dialogue

2006-04-27T15:29:00.000-07:00

Sorry about disappearing for a week. I'm back!. I took some time off from pretty much everything except work to recharge and revitalize. A writer needs some 'me' time to you know.

Got one rejection last week. I'll talk about that. Astel is off to another press.

Now that we've got our exercise story going, we're moving on to dialogue. Let's get our characters talking and thinking. Inner monologue is just as important as external dialogue.

Be sure to drop me a note or comment and tell me what you think. MP3 comments in e-mail are also welcome. Tell me I'm right, tell me I'm wrong, tell me you just don't care. Just tell me.

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Episode #12: Setting

2006-04-14T10:52:00.000-07:00

Last week I gave the second part of the exercise and we're working on setting. I'll read mine first, and then we'll talk about setting.

Nothing to report this week as far a publications go, but I'm a writting fiend.

This week's exercise, you've got a character, a setting, now have them interact with someone and follow the dialogue and inner-dialogue of your character.

The two latest antholigies I'm submitting to:

Tales of the Slug

FlashSpec

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Episode #11: Characters

2006-04-06T15:19:00.000-07:00

I'm using the exercise from last week for today's topic. Last week I gave the exercise of 400-500 words to create a character. So let's talk about that.

I'm getting a lot of writing done, just not on my WIP.

This week's exercise, put the character you described last week into a setting.

Oh! And thank you to Mur for playing my promo on ISBW

Listen to Episode#11

Episode #10: Psychology of a Reader

2006-03-30T14:02:00.000-08:00

What do readers look for and expect when they read a novel?

My first rejection for Astel was passive aggressive. It's out the door to another agent.

This week's exercice, describe a character in story form and keep that exercise around as we'll be doing a series of exercises that'll all work together into a short story.

Listen to Episode#10

Promo

2006-03-23T14:29:00.000-08:00

Just a simple little Promo. Let me know if you play it on your podcast, I'll reciprocate. If you don't like this promo and think you can do better, by all means!

CoaSW Promo

Episode #9: Psychology of a Writer

2006-03-23T14:28:00.000-08:00

I get a bit preachy in this one, but with good intent.

Astel is off to an Agent AND a Publisher.

No Exercise this week.

Listen to Episode#9

Don't Use the Phone

2006-03-16T14:49:00.000-08:00

Short Fiction by J.R. Murdock.

This story started out with a title and a character consisting of three different co-workers of mine. I had no idea where this story was going to go when I'd written it. This story was a runner up in a Short Story contest at Jerry Jazz Musician. This is one of few fiction pieces I've written that aren't genre related in any way. Sometimes your mind wanders and you must follow where it takes you.

Don't Use The Phone

Episode #8: Bookmarking Creativity

2006-03-16T14:47:00.000-08:00

So you want to sit down and just start writing. In this episode, I explain how I do it.

Done with editing Astel. Query Letter writting. Working on the Synopsis.

This week's exercies is to do with the Waling, yes indded it's about walking.

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Me, Myself, and I...and I...and I

2006-03-09T12:54:00.000-08:00

Short Fiction by J.R. Murdock.

I'm not sure what spurred me to write this story, but those who have read it have said 'that reminds me of 'this' story or 'that' story and I've gone off and read those stories. And yes, it's been done before. I submitted this to Mur's 'crit contest' at I Should Be Writing. She liked it, I hope you will as well.

Listen to Me, Myself, and I...and I...and I

Episode #7: Pleasure and Pain

2006-03-09T12:52:00.000-08:00

Two great motivators in life, and if you really look at it, the only two, are Pleasure and Pain.

Currently 80% done with editing a Girl and Her Dragon.

This week's exercies is to do with the Pleasure and Pain response.

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A Day in the Life of Ken Zombie

2006-03-02T13:18:00.000-08:00

Short Fiction by J.R. Murdock.

I sat down and watched Shaun of the Dead and I couldn't help but think "What if a Zombie was a contributing member of society?" So I wrote this story to find just that out.

This story appeared in Quantum Muse. I actually got my first comment from someone I didn't know who said 'Thank you for bringing a smile to my day'. I hope it brings a smile to your day as well.

Listen to A Day in the Life of Ken Zombie

Episode #6: Brainstorming and Journaling

2006-03-02T13:08:00.000-08:00

So you've sat down to write, but nothing is coming out. This week we look at brainstorming and journaling to help break loose those cloged creative pipes in an effort to get the creative juices flowing.

Currently 1/3 done with editing a Girl and Her Dragon

This week's exercies, do the Brainstorming exercise.

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Haircut

2006-02-23T12:55:00.000-08:00

Short Fiction by J.R. Murdock.

When I started this story, I thought "What would you do if you knew the world was about to end?" Personally I'd panic, but this story looks at it from a couple of people who don't. They go about their lives just like nothing is going wrong.

This story appeared in Aoife's Kiss. This was my first print sale and the second publication I received with my name in it. The publisher had a lot of great things to say about this story. I hope you enjoy it.

Listen to Haircut

Episode #5: Habits

2006-02-23T12:53:00.000-08:00

Do you have a habit that prevents you from writing? Would you rather have writing be a habit? In today's episode I tackle the topic of habits. How to form the habits you want and get rid of the habits you don't want.

I'm Done! I'm Done! V&A Shipping is done!

This week's exercies: Describe a book.

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Stan's Mirror

2006-02-16T10:38:00.000-08:00

Short Fiction by J.R. Murdock.

I wrote this story about a month after I wrote a 55 word story for Club 55. The story (below) entitled Stan's Dilema spured me to see how Stan dealt with his life afterwards.

Stan’s hover car jerked and bumped as loudly as his pregnant wife in the back seat screamed. The controls had stopped responding and smoke trailed from its rear. There was no time to save himself and his wife. After pulling the ejection lever and watching the fiery crash, he knew he’d made the wrong choice.

Granted I didn't want to do it as a sci-fi and you'll see that after you listen to the story. This story, althogh I've gone back and edited it, appeared in LightHouse Media One's anthology Maelstrom #1

This was my first work to see actual print. Not my first print sale as my first print sale didn't see print for many months after I'd sold it. I'm still proud of this story even though it did need some editing. I hope you like it too.

J.R.

Listen to Stan's Mirror

Episode #4: Eating and Breathing

2006-02-16T10:35:00.000-08:00

Why does diet and breathing affect how much I can write? How can you use diet,breathing, and light exercise to help increase your writing output and work past your 'writer's block'?

Word count for V&A Shipping is at 86000 words and progressing nicely.

This week's exercies: The Weather.

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Where are all the Gods?

2006-02-09T12:25:00.000-08:00

Short Fiction by J.R. Murdock.

The idea for this story came while listen to the Shrek 2 sound track and I had to hear 'Holding out for a Hero' twice on that CD. The line '..and where are all the gods?' got me to thinking, where are all the gods? and what would someone do if they suddenly showed up? I laughed and wrote this story the very next day.

It's been said this is vaguely similar to Neil Gaiman's America Gods, but I've still not read that book and claim no influence of that work on this one.

Let me know how you like it.

J.R.

Listen to Where are All the Gods

Episode #3: Reading

2006-02-09T11:13:00.000-08:00

In this episode, I talk about reading. Different ways I read, how fast I read, and how to improve your own reading speed.

Word count for V&A Shipping is at 75000 words and progressing nicely.

This week's exercies, describe a pet.

Also this week I'm posting my first podcast fiction piece, Where Are All the Gods.

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Where am I at today?

2006-02-02T13:08:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Episode #2 of Confessions of a Strugging Writer.

Where am I at today? This week I'll fill you in as to where I'm at in this stage of my writing career. The ups and downs that go with writing. I'll read you my contest submission for Putting You Passion Into Print.

This week's exercise has to do with food!

J.R.

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Why I Struggle

2006-01-26T12:49:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Episode #1 of Confessions of a Strugging Writer.

This week I explain the 'why' of my struggle. What is it deep down that makes me continue to struggle to be a writer.

It's a short one and I'm still getting the hang of recording my own voice. I look forward to your comments and postings regarding the exercise. It's simple, it's 200 words, and I know you can do it.

J.R.

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Confessions of a Struggling Writer Intro

2006-01-24T13:35:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Confessions of a Struggling Writer.

I want to thank you for stopping by the site. I've recorded an introduction to the show. I have also recorded episode 1 which I will post on Thursday. I will endeavor to post on Thursdays going forward. I look forward to talking with you and hope you enjoy the show.

Listen to the Introduction

First show delayed

2006-01-19T18:33:00.000-08:00

I had hoped to have the first episode of Confessions of a Struggling Writer up today. Alas, a nagging, hacking cough took over my lungs and decided it'd like to wreak havoc with my voice as well.

Fear not, I shall endeavor to work on scripts for the show and start recording next week. In the mean time I will be sorting through many of my short fiction and I will alternate weeks. One week a 'confession' the following week a story. I hope to see you all there.

J.R.