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We are back to the number one requirement of any author.

Aug 20, 2025
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Butt in the chair. If you don't do the work, nothing gets accomplished.


I also submitted a short piece to a flash fiction contest. The work as originally written was 1800 words. The contest called for a max of 500 words.

I cannot express the agony of carving elegant phraseology in order to meet the guidelines.


Jodie is grateful that i don't resort to drink in times like this.

 
 
 

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