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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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#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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(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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#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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#KristenJohnston: (PART ONE) Some Thoughts As I Read Her 2012 Book “Guts”

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Robert P.

“Oh God, Robert…a blog post book review?!” Yes. If you know me, that shouldn’t be a surprise. I’m a writer. Writing is, you know…kind of my thing. Guts is a 2012 book written by two-time Emmy Award-winning actress, Kristen Johnston (3rd Rock … 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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Book Smart Vs. Street Smart: Why Can’t We Be Both?

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Robert P.

I once heard someone utter the phrase, “When someone says that they aren’t street smart, but book smart, what I really hear is, ‘I’m not real smart, but I’m imaginary smart.’ “ I don’t have to tell you which side … Continue reading →

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What Are Some Ways You Get Over Writer’s Block? Here Are a Few Of Mine

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Robert P.

Anyone who has done any significant amount of writing has experienced Writer’s Block. If you write as a career or are at least hoping to some day, then you’ve experienced this more often than others. It’s really one of a writer’s … Continue reading →

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For Writers, The Struggle IS VERY Real

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Robert P.

Imagine that I were to ask you to do something. Now with this thing I ask you to do, I want you to spend several hours a day, several days a week, several weeks each month and even several months … Continue reading →

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Writing a Book From Two Different Perspectives

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Robert P.

I recently started another book, which will be my fourth book in total, but my first one in two years. In this book, I’m going to try from two different perspectives. The story will be titled, “Reaching Peach,” and involves … Continue reading →

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