Where do people learn to write? I know it’s not in highschool or college, because I graduated from both of those and think I did pretty well. But, my writing has not improved. I’ll read blogs people have written or a review or article Kevin has written and think, “wow, that’s really well written. I wonder what made them think to use the word _____ (fill in impressive sounding word here)?” or “That was really interesting, funny, enlightening, (other words for not boring go here), etc.” Then, I get an idea for a blog post, or some other form of writing. In my head it sounds great. Clever, witty, interesting. Then I start typing. And the tone is wrong, my ideas aren’t coming across on paper (computer screen) like they were in my head. I’ll sit and try and rework it, but it’s never ends up being quite what I had in mind.

I have less than 6 months to finish my thesis, so if you could tell me where you learned to write, that would be really helpful. Thanks.

I’m sick of short hair. It was fun for a while but now I’m bored with it. So I’ve decided to let it grow out again. The fun part is, Kevin’s motivation for writing a second novel is growing a pony tail. So now we get to see who can grow the longest pony tail.

Kevin has been writing a novel this month and has a bag of peanut M&M’s sitting on his desk for writing fuel. This morning I took a handful and was told that I better write something. So here it is.

Have you seen his word count?

You should e-mail Kevin and ask him how his plan to write a novel in 30 days is going.