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7/28/18

This is a new project I'm beginning. I've recently been trying some self-improvement exercises and techniques; recently I've been thinking about how I can write rather well, and at times I enjoy writing. I've been told "writers need to write," and it was suggested to me that a good way to reinvigorate those writing ways is by writing, at minimum, one paragraph per day. That's the inspiration for this site. There's no telling where or when I might end up with this little project. Mostly, I'll just be writing a few words from wherever my brain is at a given moment. I'm not publicizing these posts; they're mostly for my own use. However, I think I will publish (I haven't yet, so that decision could change before I finish these thoughts) as the concept of a hypothetical someone keeping track of my words might provide the motivation needed to actually do this every day.

Of course, having studied journalism, I know a paragraph can also just be one sentence long. There might be days that's all I write, but I think anything is better than nothing. We'll see what happens in the long run, or if anything at all happens. I do think I've completed tonight's writing, though; at least, I'm having trouble thinking what else to say. This is a hastily-arranged conclusion, but that's OK.

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