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All you need is paper and pen. Capture those thoughts. Create! It's energizing, cathartic, fun! Wherever you are, whatever your situation, you have a way to express yourself that you can enjoy and share with others. It lasts as long as you want. It's as private as you wish. You can create your world as you like it. What more could you ask for?

There are formulas for fiction, schematics for documentaries, rules of the road. There are also no rules you have to follow, if that's what you want. e.e. cummings hated capitalization. Hemingway wrote short, terse sentences. Bukowski splattered his pages with profanity.

This group is for people who love writing. It's a place to share tips, ideas and ask questions. Feel free to bounce your snippets off your friends here. Invite people you think would enjoy discussing the art and magic of writing. You only have the moment, that's guaranteed. Nothing else is for sure...

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The House at 1540 E. Terrace Lane, by Bert Woodall

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The Vivid Man, by Bert Woodall 1 Reply

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The Weekend I Quit Hitchhiking, by Bert Woodall 1 Reply

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Readers Write - The Sun Magazine

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St. Augustine and the Gypsy Belle, by Jay Thiemeyer

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Edisto, Padget Powell and Univ of FL Creative Writing program

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Comment by Michael Levin on April 20, 2009 at 9:59pm

Comment by Lois Hudson on February 21, 2009 at 12:14pm: Figurine

They whirled below me, happy, heartless, free,
While I was left alone, all to myself,
They danced, they sang, they even called to me;
I did not hear them, standing on my sheslf
Of sorrow, hanging high upon a wall
Of solemn, rigid wood; I watched that crowd
Below me, gliding through their spacious hall,
I would not join them, I was much too proud.
But suddenly the nailed shelf gave way,
I left it and went reeling through the air,
I fell amidst the others, shattered clay,
I looked about, then soon became aware
That once I was too high upn a wall
To feel the joy of others in the hall.

Lois Hudson

Comment by paul bridgman on February 20, 2009 at 7:40pm: a little diddy i wrote a long time ago
still waiting on that wish

I look into the well
I've tossed my coin
I watch the ripples swell
With my wish they are gone

Comment by Lois Hudson on February 6, 2009 at 1:52pm: Michael,
I just read your article on Being Slow. Being Slow can be so worthwhile when roasting the wonderful coffee you describe. I want some now...

Comment by Ellen Bush on January 30, 2009 at 11:04pm: Lois, I enjoyed your poem! Keep up the good work!

Comment by Lois Hudson on August 31, 2008 at 7:42pm: Marley and Me by John Grogan Funny and touching. Love of life.

Comment by Zach Lutz on August 8, 2008 at 2:11am: Will post soon, but I just had to say...love the HST pic. Never change it. :)

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