writing
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Looking Back on 2025 This year, I struggled with turning my messy first draft into a tighter, more effective second draft. At the beginning of 2025, I lacked inspiration; I worried that I may not ever see my manuscript through, and at times I thought I might have to give up. Looking back, I am…
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Chapter 1: Julian Once again we have set course for a new frontier, sailing the salty Southern Sea, for what is a man without a great adventure on his horizon? -Journals of Captain Flynn Blackwell Scalding water exploded from all sides of the ship, spraying the crew with something that smelled of brine and rot.…
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The sand between Smithe’s teeth was insufferable. The old pirate ran his tongue through his mouth attempting to wash away the grainy sensation; yet more wind blew, and more sand filled every crevice of his body. Everything was gritty and dry. The entire crew was covered in it. Tiny grains of sand rubbed together between…
