Writing life
... Ive been having weekly writing sessions with my best friend, Tiffany. ... She picks up books on freelancing and travel writing, and I pick up books on characterization and colloquial language and world-building. ... Shes been pretty helpful to me, even when I dont take her suggestions, and I find that having someone there to say, "Shut up and get writing! ... Of course, there are side trips to the bathroom, which can be dangerous because of the tempting books along the way, but in general the only sections we are allowed to visit are the writing section and the travel section. ... I used to think I did my best writing at the computer keyboard, as I am now. ... Still, Id like to get to the point in my life where I can stay at home and write, even it if means marrying someone very rich (which would be SUCH a great sacrifice, let me tell you) or telecommuting for a copy-editing job (which I honestly would love to do).