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Johnell McLean replied to Blindogg's discussion 'I'm working for you (us)'

Great article! I agree totally. I like books that are good and not by authors that are too famous, just good authors.

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October 31

Johnell McLean commented on Sir Markus Cross's blog post 'I Love Pancakes'

Why buy the griddle when you can get the pancakes for free?

October 31

Rose Jansen replied to Johnell McLean's discussion 'What do you want to accomplish with your writing?'

The intent of the ludicrous nanowrimo goal of 50000 words is to get writers writing. Face it, most of us wanna be writers work at jobs, raise families, take kids to little league and whatnot that keeps us from being able to focus on writing. Most pe…

October 30

David Stringer replied to Johnell McLean's discussion 'What do you want to accomplish with your writing?'

I think I could hit 50000 in 30 days if I was able to put in at least six hours per day. When I was committed to writing my book (which I am hoping to be again), I was getting 1000 words in between the hours of 9 and 12 at night. Now, you may not th…

October 30

saeed replied to Johnell McLean's discussion 'What do you want to accomplish with your writing?'

i agree 500-600 words per day is ambicous target but worth aiming for realistically at best

October 30

saeed replied to Johnell McLean's discussion 'What do you want to accomplish with your writing?'

honestly i want to make money off my writing novels/books i just need to organize myself properly. i hope to write for young adult audience all my ideas gears towards that market. if i gain popularity as well as a writer i wouldn't ignore that too.b…

October 30

Tony Walker replied to Johnell McLean's discussion 'What do you want to accomplish with your writing?'

Rose, the idea of churning out 50,000 words in thirty days is ludicrous - especially if you want the words to make sense. If you really want to write a book, here's how: start at the beginning and aim for a modest target of perhaps 1000 words a day.…

October 30

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My favorite and speciality is poetry, but I like a little short story too

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I am a female who loves to write. I am a poet and I am in the process of changing my life. I have problems I need to deal with and writing is helping do this. It is great therapy.

I am a mother, daughter, wife/girlfriend, writer, poet, dreamer, and bitch all rolled up into one.
I feel between here and my renewed commitment to my writing I have grown immensely. I love to read others works and love to accept challenges. I am also an avid reader.

I hope I am a better writer and poet than I am at talking about myself. Please feel free to read my posts and comment freely. I hope you enjoy what you read.

I feel that I am constantly changing and growing and I hope this process never stops. They say you never stop learning and I plan on learning all I can to be the best mother, writer, and wife I can be.

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At 4:01pm on August 15, 2009, Mark P. Henderson said…: Hi Johnell - re. the practical joke that backfired... A couple of years later, after I'd grown a little more mature and sensible, Halcyon and I enjoyed a not very prolonged but very enjoyable relationship. We shared a love of repartee and good English, as well as a passion for medicine. Thereafter we went our separate ways. Sadly, she died in Angola during the troubles there a few years ago - when she was using her wonderful skill to help the victims of the civil war.

At 8:51am on August 13, 2009, Sir Markus Cross said…: What did you think of the story?

At 1:12pm on August 10, 2009, Shai Adair said…: Go Johnell!!

At 10:16am on August 9, 2009, James Waters AKA. NineSpeed said…: Hey there stranger, just wanted to stop by and say Hi. I know life has been hectic. How is the new place? I hope everyone is doing well. I have been checking out some of your latest work, Great stuff. Well gotta get. Catch ya later.

At 5:00pm on August 3, 2009, Sir Markus Cross said…: I was in the Seat way back in the day. I don't think you had yet to move in the neighborhood.

At 2:50pm on August 3, 2009, Sir Markus Cross said…: You should let everyone else know they better be ready to bring it, too. I'm about to lock this thing down! I already told Dana I'm making this the most memorable session in the history of The Box.

At 10:56am on July 29, 2009, Chester Ross Martin said…: Thank you so much!
Ethel is only a wide spot in the road, but they just made a movie in Clinton again, "True Blood."
It seems this site is better than most. Thank you again. Ross

At 3:07pm on July 27, 2009, C. J. Parker said…: The Web site should be up soon. I hope. But it's being held in New Orleans, March 4-7, 2010, at the Sheraton New Orleans on Canal Street. Close to everything. There will be a evening get together Thursday night, March 3 and a Send Off Breakfast and Networking Session Sunday morning with all the keynote speakers. If you have more questions, contact me off list at cjparker1@att.net

At 6:35pm on July 16, 2009, Vic said…: Thank you for your encouragement... I know that I am practicing procrastination...! I have to start something that is at a site that can pay me though as I could really use a little more money.

At 6:26pm on July 15, 2009, Vic said…: I haven't done much exploring here to see what is available here. Mostly I've been noodling around looking for a market for my work. Moslty I'm getting overloaded with passwords for various web sites and not finding a good fit.