Tag Archives: Universe

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Creativity

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Silver James

I’ve been in the doldrums lately. I know I’m not the only writer fighting what seems like a futile battle. How do we get people to buy our books? How do we not get depressed when we don’t sell our … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Winning

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Silver James

The world is still crazy. I’ve started switching off the news and only glancing at the alerts on my phone. I have a meme that says: When I’ve had too much reality, I read a book. I’ve also been know … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Do-Over

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Silver James

I have a meme–which is no suprise to anyone who follows me on X–that says “Today is one of those days where I wish I could restore myself to factory settings.” I think most of of us feel this way … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Reasons

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Silver James

One piece of advice that writers–especially romance authors–often hear is “Kill your darlings!” Now that doesn’t mean to actually off them in your book. Well, unless you are writing horor novel. Or a tragedy. Literary. Some women’s fiction. Okay. So … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Ideas

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Silver James

How can it be Thursday already? I mean…I know time doesn’t actually speed up but it darn sure feels like it. I look back at this week and I can’t remember anything I actually did. It’s all a blur. Well, … Continue reading →

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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 Dream On

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Silver James

I saw a…post(?)…tweet(?)…whatever they’re called now on X the other day. It was in one of the writing communities and the author posted this question: Have you ever written a story based on a dream you had? *this is me … 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 Unknown

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Silver James

This message from the Universe dropped in my inbox on Monday. I’d had a good writing day over the weekend followed by a so-so day followed by a “I am going to frickin’ write else” day on Monday. That was … Continue reading →

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