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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Surprises

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Silver James

Every writer has their own process. We’re usually divded into one of two groups–Pantser or Plotters. There are variations within those groups. Someone who knows where the story begins, what happens along the way in a 1-2-3-4-5 way and how … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Success

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Silver James

The Universe is back in writing advice mode. Well, okay. Technically, It usually is–or at least that’s how I interpret the messages. This one in particular sets out things very succinctly. It doesn’t matter if you are a plotter, a … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Journey

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Silver James

IYKYK I’ll admit something here. I laughed out loud when I read this little tidbit from the Universe. Are y’all familiar with the above internet abbreviation? It stands for “If You Know, You Know.” It’s a way to share something … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Mastery

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Silver James

Writers are like normal people. Hey, we can act normal. Sometimes. We’re not weird all the time. Okay, maybe we are but we get pretty good at acting normal. Anyway, people have their ups and downs, their good days and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Script

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Silver James

Talk about hitting the nail on the head. The Universe just dropped into my inbox with a message explaining exactly what it is like to write a book. Or a short story. I have an acquaintance in 𝕏 writing community … Continue reading →

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Thurday Thoughts: Universal Big Dreams

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Silver James

My heart hurts when I watch the news. And I get angry when I see the BS being spouted on social media about whose “fault” the flood was and/or how those people deserved what happened because of where they lived … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Drive

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Silver James

It’s Thursday. Tomorrow is the 4th of July. I wish we could load up Jake and head out somewhere where there were no fireworks. Poor doggo doesn’t do well with the big bangs. Ah well. Anyway, it’s Thursday and the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Sailing

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Silver James

What’s that song we used to sing in rounds? Row, row, row your boat. Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, life is but a dream. As I think about it, especially in conjunction with today’s message from the Universe, I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Make-Believe

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Silver James

Today’s message from the Universe caught my attention as soon as I opened it. I have a meme that starts out “I am a writer…” and mentions “I live in my own strange fantasy world.” It says some other stuff … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Showing Up

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Silver James

Today’s message hits the nail on the head. I see questions from folks wanting to write a book all the time. “How do you get started?” “What do you do?” “What’s your actual process?” (That one is rather like a … Continue reading →

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