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Judd Exley's avatar

I too, used to find the only real alternative to Writing is competitive chess.

I can now say, after giving it a rock-hard go, that I would much rather be failing at chess than at writing, though I highly enjoy both.

I find it much more enjoyable though, to lose to USMarine2000GodBless and his opening use of the Bulgarian Backflip and the Frenchman's Cumsock, than I do to slave over a 17K "novelette", scrape up the $35 to enter it, only to find out that the judge saddled with my entry didn't even read past the first paragraph. Holy F*ck.

Anyway, rock on, and keep rockin' on.

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Marlane Ainsworth's avatar

Once, years ago, after countless rejections, I resolved I wouldn't write anymore. That was it! This resolve lasted a whole day, during which I considered taking up archery, Ikebana and jam making. Then the siren call of words lured me back to my desk. Even if we're the only person to read what we write, our exploration of the world and humanity through words is meaningful because we are changed through the process. All the best, Jay. I love your dry humour and unexpected imagery.

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Lee Reader's avatar

Great piece Jay....thanks for sharing it 👍🌞

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Pidj's avatar

I agree totally. I'm in the business of stories, no matter what I would be creating. Now it is up to me to sift through that drive to find what's worth sharing and what's worth investing my time in. But creativity is fun! Irregardless of quality or publishability, I intend to spend my life writing.

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Bryan Pickup's avatar

Ever since I was a teen, I have written journals, diaries, life reflections, short stories & comedic tales. Now, in my geriatric dotage I want to share some of my experiences with whomever will read & learn from an old guy.

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