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Write a little, but write well

Write a lot, read a lot. That is the advice that I have heard and read as I devour every scrap of information I can in learning to become a writer, or at least a better writer. I have proudly read a lot and written a little. That is not to say that I have written little because the small word count that I have achieved has come as a result of serious struggle. Fighting for words, as I do for everything else, it seems, will be my lot. I will accept it. It is either that or be content reading other's stories and have no voice for my own. That is unacceptable.

That being said, I am currently reading "A Game of Thrones" by George R. R. Martin. This is a brilliant work. I started it and was a little dismayed how he shifted the perspective from character to character. After the second chapter, I was ready to put it down and move on to something else. I am so glad that I didn't. Please note that I am a novice. I am learning the craft. I know what I know and think soundly with the best knowledge that I have at the time.

I am especially liking Lady Stark (now), Tyrion Lannister and Jon Snow. I am not that far into the book yet, and am seriously wanting to disregard my own responsibilities and read all night. These wolves are going to play a HUGE part in this story.

Mr. Martin, you, Sir are brilliant. I only hope to tell a story with half the insight you show in just the beginning of your epic tale. My hat is off to you! Bravo. Now.....back to work.

Coffee breaks over, back on my head.

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