I'd say 90% of my writing time is in fact pondering. I watched this documentary also. Great article, Tim.

I actually agree. The way I look at it is if you are going to die a horrible death...die fighting. They didn't have enough bullets to shoot them all if all would have stood up. But it does take one brave fool to lead and more brave fools to be inspired. Freedom is only held if you are willing to die for it.

Of course.

We are kindred spirits here, Tim. I hate paper outlines. I tend to have scribbles on scratch paper at my laptop and only use them when I have a thought while not writing. This is funny because so many things in my life I tend to require structure. There is something about being tangled in a story so deep that you feel there is no out. Then slowly the strings begin to make a pattern and when you come to the end you turn to see a magnificent tapestry. In your heart, you know you didn't make it, but rather allowed yourself to move through the weave. Yes, that is how I write and glory to God for the joy it brings.

Wow! Thanks. Tim. I've been outside all day and nearly missed this. Excellent review and I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

I agree wholeheartedly with this assessment of writing. It's 7000 steps forward, 25 back, 3 forward, rinse and repeat. :D

Oooo...excellent thoughts, Tim. I dabble a bit in this. So does Kat Heckenbach. I think the key is to read like a child, wonder never ceasing but acceptance never ending.

I saw very little I would tweak, and I'm in editing mode. :P

Geesh, Tim. I look back at the first thing I wrote and cringe. Not too shabby, my friend. Not too shabby at all. :D

I have to write a comment to apply for updates. :P