Write, write, write.

"I have advice for people who want to write. I don't care whether they're 5 or 500. There are three things that are important: First, if you want to write, you need to keep an honest, unpublishable journal that nobody reads, nobody but you. Where you just put down what you think about life, what you think about things, what you think is fair and what you think is unfair. And second, you need to read. You can't be a writer if you're not a reader. It's the great writers who teach us how to write. The third thing is to write. Just write a little bit every day. Even if it's for only half an hour — write, write, write."
— Madeleine L'Engle

Madeleine L'Engle wrote A Wrinkle in Time and several other young adult novels, but Wrinkle is the only one I read as we were required to in middle school. I wasn't really into it as it was a bit heavy on the Christian passages and I've never been a pious person. Still, that quote above still made an impact on me and there's nothing religious about it. That advice is the backbone of all writers even if it's not quite the first time anyone ever said it.

It's essential for any serious writer to basically do what the job implies everyday. I know it's not easy, hell, I know I don't keep up with it like I should, but it's a new month and I guess I'm committing to the schedule. Because I know it's important and I'm just going to sit on my ass not going anywhere in life without pushing myself to make that commitment.

So, here's to writing everyday, maybe not on this blog, maybe not always on the computer, but certainly sticking to it and hopefully getting some real stories down here for you to read.

Maybe you'll do the same, or not. Whatever.

Cheers.

I'm drunk!

So, enough about all the silly bullshit. I think you get the idea and I hope you understand the message I'm trying to get to you without going too much into detail. At least the wise ones understand.
It's Monday now and soon enough all this shit will go away to be replaced by legitimate posts and somewhat significant content, at least I hope.
Writing isn't the most easily produced material, I put it somewhere between food and statues. But, you should see something worthwhile here soon. If not then just be patient or fuck off depending on your personality.
Well, I am drunk and I think none of this makes too much sense and in a couple of minutes it won't make any so I better sign off now. Thanks for everything and good morning, or good afternoon, or have a real decent night. Peace

And be sure to leave a comment or I won't know what to do with you. It's easy to get caught up in this topsy-turvy world you know. But please be a little bit subtle and believe I know more than nothing. Thanks.

Praise, despair, and technical questions.

You guys rock, but I am afraid I'm not making anything right now and I won't be for a couple weeks, but not to worry. I'll still be here supporting you when you need me. Patience is a virtue indeed.

Okay, does anybody know how to make standalone pages I can create or link to in that little toolbar up there? I have it and it only links back to the homepage which is pointless, but I was hoping there was maybe a way to create pages for different kinds of writing or genres or something. If not, it's cool, but that would be nice.

Anyway, I hope my blog isn't hurting your eyes. I'll update later with more garbage.

Okay, bare with me for a moment.

In the hopes that you actually read this, I'd like to inform you that this isn't going to work for a bit. Public service announcements suck. If you do follow me and keep coming back then everything will be groovy, but I get the feeling that this is a passing fad and soon everything will fall by the wayside before anyone makes an impact.
That said, those who do stick around might actually become good bloggers like i hope to be. So, good for those of you who stick with it. All you other lazy bastards can fuck off.

Anyway, this is another one for the trash pile when things get rolling. Day one stuff is never great by any means. So, well, shit for the next little while. I'm sure you don't really care.

Oh and do leave comments if you want me to return the favor. It's difficult to know who I've missed.

The great mystery revealed!

You may be wondering what exactly I was talking about with all that journey and discovery nonsense in the previous post and you'd be right to wonder. I was talking about nothing in particular and that post along with this one will probably be deleted in a few days. This is just filler really until I get everything situated.

The mission I've set out to complete here is one of creative outlet. This is the first step in a seven year plan and I'm just getting my feet wet. Cutting my teeth if you will. I'm going to produce original creative writings and random nonsense or what have you. Stories and anecdotes, lies and slander, plus incredibly boring details about my personal life that you will just have to sink your teeth into.

Whatever. I'll work on it and it will get better. Until then, well, this will have to do.