I like writing short stories. I don't have the attention span for most stories to carry on too long, not yet. I've written some long ones but even long ones for me are about 50,000 words. Beyond that, it's a bit overwhelming and hard to keep together, especially when I don't have a whole lot … Continue reading 4.30.21
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Trip to Nashville 2021
On our way to Tallahassee, Florida, we decided to make a one day stop at our halfway point, Nashville. I wanted this stop not only because I love Tennessee but also because I can't stand being in a car for 15 straight hours. While I've heard great things about Nashville, I'd never done more than … Continue reading Trip to Nashville 2021
The Breakout
Liam stuck close to the corner, careful to make sure the red hall light above didn’t cast his silhouette on the wall. He inched forward and slowly peaked his eye around the corner. He saw one guard, the overseer, the keeper of the gate. The guard, called Mammoth by the inmates due to his size … Continue reading The Breakout
Spark
He sat there, staring at the MacBook that lay in front of him, illuminating a blank screen. Jason’s deadline was in 4 days and he hadn't written more than a page. The words simply wouldn't come to his mind and his fingers couldn't fake that he had a story to tell. He told the publisher … Continue reading Spark
The Second Draft is DONE
After months and months of excuses, fighting the lack of motivation, and letting the overwhelming task get the better of me, I've done it. I completed the second draft of my second novel, Sirens. While there is still much more to do, I've taken another major step toward the completion of the novel. I don't … Continue reading The Second Draft is DONE
Drew Schroeder 