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3/06/2007

Update on writing...

The quote was from Francis Bacon.

"Reading makes a man broad but writing makes an exact man."

I have yet to achieve any level of exactness.

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Alan 12:20 PM | 0 comments | | AddThis Social Bookmark Button

Writing to write

I have a quote on my wall at work, and I can't remember who said it. I keep thinking of the quote though, so its content for me is more powerful than the person who actually said it. Paraphrased, it is 'reading makes a well rounded man, but writing makes a complete man'
If its true, I am far from complete. Since my middle boy just came down to my office for some homework help, its not surprising that I never take time to write. Its one of those things that I wish I would make time for.
I have Collen Mariah Rae's book Movies in the Mind - How to build a short story turned, cover facing out, on my desk's book shelf. Must of been a half subconscious effort to remind myself.
I have completely paid the tuition for the Institute for Children's literature course but have yet to complete a single assignment.
I have had this blog for years, probably since shortly after Blogger.com was launched, and only have now approached the 200 posting mark. Some of the posts were writing, but most were just links and snide comments about something.
Perhaps this is the first of more writing posts, perhaps its a stab at something I know I want but don't know how to get. Here's to hoping I figure it out.

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Alan 7:46 AM | 0 comments | | AddThis Social Bookmark Button