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#Writing: So…Where Do You Begin? Just Write

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Robert P.

There was a commercial I saw a long time ago with NBA Hall-of-Famer Allen Iverson, and it went something like this. Iverson provided the narration and said, to the effect, “A jump shot can get you many things…” as this … Continue reading →

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#WritingCommunity: Less “Followers” and “Likes;” More WRITING

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Robert P.

Yes, I will be that guy. When I go on Twitter to promote my books, I use the #WritingCommunity hashtag to do so. As of late, I’ve been able to see quite a bit of tweets from fellow writers. That’s definitely a … Continue reading →

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#Writing: Why Writers Are Tired of Hearing, “You Should Write a Book (or) Screenplay About ME!”

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Robert P.

Yes, we get it ALL THE TIME. I’ve been a writer in some fashion for about 25 years or so (I’ll be 38 in about a week). If I had to estimate, I would say that I began telling people … Continue reading →

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#Writing: Why The Thought Of No One Seeing My Work Is Motivation For Me

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Robert P.

I’ve been writing for about 25 years. I began writing at the age of 12, mainly because I didn’t feel that what I wanted to say was important; I didn’t figure others wanted to hear it. I wanted to express myself … Continue reading →

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(PART TWO) #TEDx: “Imposter Syndrome” And How It Has Affected My Life

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Robert P.

(Continued from “PART ONE”): https://pplscrt79.wordpress.com/2017/01/06/part-one-tedx-the-imposter-syndrome-and-how-it-has-affected-my-life/ When I got myself together, I got up and called my father. He was able to borrow a vehicle in order to take me to my graduation. I would say that was probably the biggest … Continue reading →

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(PART ONE) #TEDx: “Imposter Syndrome” And How It Has Affected My Life

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Robert P.

This is Dr. Robyn Odegaard, who among many things, is a TEDx Speaker Coach and author. I am also proud to say she is a friend of mine on Facebook, which is how I came to know her. Yesterday, she sent this … Continue reading →

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#KristenJohnston: (PART TWO) Some Thoughts AFTER Reading Her 2012 Book “Guts”

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Robert P.

So, if you’ve read Part One of this and you’re deciding to read this one as well, you either really like me or are bored out of your mind. Either way, I’ll try not to disappoint. Besides, my review of … Continue reading →

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#Writing and Other #Arts: Like Being a Janitor; Largely Ignored Until It’s No Longer There

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Robert P.

I’ve never understood why so many people put down janitors, hotel housekeepers, or any other cleaning occupation. It’s either that the workers are looked down upon, or the jobs are largely viewed as not that important. Yes, those jobs that … Continue reading →

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#Writing: The Passion For Me To Talk So Much About What Many Are Not Interested In

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Robert P.

I talk a lot about writing. Constantly. I’m now realizing that it sort of makes its way into so many conversations and at times, without me even realizing it. At first, there was sort of a mild embarrassment once I … Continue reading →

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#Writing: Just ONE Of The Places I Stay Prepared To Write

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Robert P.

Before my family and I moved to Texas, we lived in North Carolina. My wife and I are in the Army and were stationed at Fort Bragg. We lived in Raeford, which was about a 35-40 minute drive from the … Continue reading →

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