Daily Quote

March 11, 2019March 10, 2019 / JoHawkTheWriter / 5 Comments

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My writing is work, sometimes it is a difficult endeavor. My daily attempts are to write the best story I can write. Once I’m finished with the writing portion, I pick it apart, editing, tweaking and attempting to make it better. With the hours spent on each piece, it is my wish the reader feels as if the words flowed from a bubbling brook. I want them to believe my effort was simply stopping to transcribe the story. They shouldn’t recognize the effort.

How do you know your story is complete?

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Keep on writing.

Jo Hawk The Writer

2019 Daily Writing Challenge March 11

March 11, 2019March 1, 2019 / JoHawkTheWriter

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Today Is Day 70 of the 2019 Daily Writing Challenge.

Did you write yesterday? Let us know your Day 69 word count in the comments.

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What is the 2019 Daily Writing Challenge? It is simple: Write something every day.

Write a little, write a lot. Just write. You have all day.

It doesn’t matter if you write 5 words, 5,000 words or something in between. The idea is to establish a daily writing habit. If you miss a day, don’t worry. Write today and report tomorrow on your success.

A great journey begins with one step. A great writing habit begins with one word. Go!

Check back tomorrow for the Day 70 Report and let us know how you did.

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Keep on writing.

Jo Hawk The Writer

Seeking Knowledge – 3 Line Tales

March 10, 2019 / JoHawkTheWriter / 6 Comments

From Sonya’s 3LineTales at Only100Words.
You can find the original prompt here. Thank you, Sonya.

photo by Clem Onojeghuo via Unsplash

Stacks upon stacks of books accumulated, collected, hoarded in the quest of knowledge.

Formats change, culling the best, the rest released into the wild.

The quest became more focused, the never-ending search for the forgotten truths.

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Keep on writing.

Jo Hawk The Writer

2019 Daily Writing Challenge March 10

March 10, 2019March 1, 2019 / JoHawkTheWriter

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Today Is Day 69 of the 2019 Daily Writing Challenge.

Did you write yesterday? Let us know your Day 68 word count in the comments.

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What is the 2019 Daily Writing Challenge? It is simple: Write something every day.

Write a little, write a lot. Just write. You have all day.

A great journey begins with one step. A great writing habit begins with one word. Go!

Check back tomorrow for the Day 69 Report and let us know how you did.

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Keep on writing.

Jo Hawk The Writer

Daily Quote

March 10, 2019March 9, 2019 / JoHawkTheWriter / 2 Comments

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Today marks the start of Daylight Saving Time. At 2:00 am in Chicago, we will turn our clocks forward to 3:00 am. If we can revise time, we can change anything. Pursuing continuous improvement, we identify ways to increase productivity, to write more words in each writing session. The editing process allows us to tighten our writing, express ideas more succinctly and increase emotional involvement for the reader.

Life is about change and good stories are the embodiment of change, of character transformation. As we grow, we evaluate our life. We eliminate habits and rituals which hold us back. As the story evolves, we eliminate the sections which don’t advance the story.

What revisions are you making today?

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Keep on writing.

Jo Hawk The Writer

To New Friends – Weekend Writing Prompt

March 9, 2019 / JoHawkTheWriter / 19 Comments

Title: To New Friends
Source: Weekend Writing Prompt # 96 – Seashore
Objective: Write a poem or piece of prose in exactly 59 words.
Word count: 59 words

lighthouse on a rocky seashore on a misty day

Photo by Erwan Hesry on Unsplash

Francois walked the rocky seashore daily. Passing the lighthouse, he hoped to spy the keeper. The old man was reclusive, reluctant to make new friends. Undaunted, Francois waved whenever he saw him.

Today he stood, surveying the misty gray horizon. Francois waved and smiled with delight when the old man laid his finger to the rim of his hat.

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Keep on writing.

Jo Hawk The Writer

Chicago Style – Stock Photo Challenge

March 9, 2019 / JoHawkTheWriter / 9 Comments

Title: Chicago Style
Source: Stock Photo Challenge
Word count: 100 words

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Paddy and Rowan arrived at the city boat slip. Mike oversaw the operations as he had for over forty years.

“You listen close to Mike. He’ll not be caring who you are,” Paddy whispered to Rowan.

Rowan smiled and climbed into the boat. Dipping flour sifters into orange dye, they waited while Mike piloted the boat into the river.

“Now lads,” Mike bellowed above the noise of the boat’s engine.

Forty-five minutes later the river sparkled emerald green in the chilly March sun.

“Happy St. Patrick’s Day,” the crew shouted to the jubilant crowd.

“Time for a Guinness,” Mike yelled.

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Keep on writing.

Jo Hawk The Writer

Daily Quote

March 9, 2019March 8, 2019 / JoHawkTheWriter / 9 Comments

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This quote tickled me. There are characters in my head who would object to others questioning their existence. And that places a huge responsibility on my shoulders. I feel an obligation to them, to the stories they whisper in my ears and etch upon my heart. It is my job to introduce my dear friends to cherished readers. I want them to no longer live only in my head. I want them to live in the hearts and minds of my readers.

How do you tell your character’s stories?

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Keep on writing.

Jo Hawk The Writer