R.J. Young's Blog, page 27

Hasbeen to come out of retirement to replace injured LB Travis Lewis

RJ Young
Oklahoma Scene
Norman — Oklahoma linebacker Travis Lewis injured his left foot during...

This writing game will take everything you have, and if you do...

This writing game will take everything you have, and if you do it right, more than that.

— RJ

Cruising for records

Yesterday, the Beep and I cruised through the record shop.
I'm no stranger to records shops. As a...

The Monday is Hustle and Flow Day playlist

It's been awhile since I used this space to talk about music, musicians, etc. And it bugs...

Here's a gift from A.L. Kennedy.— RJ

 Here's a gift from A.L. Kennedy.

— RJ

I ask: How bad do you want to be published?— RJ

I ask: How bad do you want to be published?

— RJ

You can see him thinking out about his every word, careful to...

You can see him thinking out about his every word, careful to say only what he wants and not necessarily what he means, but what Jonathan Franzen says here should ring true with all whom call themselves writers. Your voice, your tone distinguishes you in reality and on the page. It is important to find out who you are when you write.

— RJ

You should find another profession

So, you want to write? Good, I'm happy to welcome you into the fold. Say what? You want to...

Neil Gaiman says

Anyone who has been published — or who has written long before you were born — can teach...

Are you writing?

Then why the hell not?
I'm serious. Get off your glorified throne, drop the excuses plant your ass...