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Your Love Surrounds Me
Poetry, Poem, Writing, Inspiration J. S. Clawson 8/22/23 Poetry, Poem, Writing, Inspiration J. S. Clawson 8/22/23

Your Love Surrounds Me

Soft as the wind blows
Soft as the wind blows
Stay close to me heart of love
Stay close to me heart of love
Wind of love blows close to me
Stay soft as the heart…..

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A Tribute to the Clippers
Writing, Poetry, Inspiration, Passion, Author J. S. Clawson 8/8/23 Writing, Poetry, Inspiration, Passion, Author J. S. Clawson 8/8/23

A Tribute to the Clippers

Fleeting Moments
As the morning rises on the harbor, a lone ship can be seen rocking gently to the lullaby of the passive ocean roll. So tranquil is the scene that the only movement that can be noticed is the slow and subtle rising of the mist that surrounds her.

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Music and My Writing Process
Writing, Motivation J. S. Clawson 7/25/23 Writing, Motivation J. S. Clawson 7/25/23

Music and My Writing Process

I think using music during the writing process is different for everyone. For me there are a few different types of music depending on what I am writing.

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Reflections on Writing - Don’t Fear Change
Writing, Tools & Resources J. S. Clawson 6/21/23 Writing, Tools & Resources J. S. Clawson 6/21/23

Reflections on Writing - Don’t Fear Change

From the time you write the first word to the time your book is submitted to be published; your creation is going to change. There is always a first draft, and that first draft never makes it to publication.

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Reflections on Writing - Enjoy
Writing, Character Development, Passion J. S. Clawson 6/14/23 Writing, Character Development, Passion J. S. Clawson 6/14/23

Reflections on Writing - Enjoy

It is my hope that you are writing out of passion and for enjoyment. Your passion for your work, for your characters and for your story will come through and be picked up by the reader. And there must be enjoyment in the endeavor.

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Reflections on Writing - Research
Character Development, Motivation J. S. Clawson 6/7/23 Character Development, Motivation J. S. Clawson 6/7/23

Reflections on Writing - Research

You have to know what you are writing about. Sci-fi requires technical knowledge. Fantasy requires antiquity knowledge. Even a children’s book with animals requires a basic knowledge of the animals included in the story.

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Reflections on Writing - Plan
Tools & Resources, Writing J. S. Clawson 5/24/23 Tools & Resources, Writing J. S. Clawson 5/24/23

Reflections on Writing - Plan

You have to have a plan. It is more important to know the ending than to know the beginning. The beginning can always be adapted, modified or changed. But the ending is where you are heading.

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Reflections on Writing - Write
Writing, Tools & Resources, Motivation J. S. Clawson 5/17/23 Writing, Tools & Resources, Motivation J. S. Clawson 5/17/23

Reflections on Writing - Write

You have to write. Thinking about writing, developing a plan about writing, talking about writing or dreaming about writing is important. However, putting pen to paper is the only way to complete a book.

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