I've learned a lot from the experience, not just about writing but about people.  When one writes, one is creating another world.  You populate it with personalities, give the town and people a history, and make it come to life.  It's a fascinating process.  No longer do you ignore the old guy sitting at the end of the bar, reading a book.  He's a potential character. ... http://www.squidoo.com/mystery_weborg Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:32:18 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:53:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mystery_weborg I've learned a lot from the experience, not just about writing but about people.  When one writes, one is creating another world.  You populate it with personalities, give the town and people a history, and make it come to life.  It's a fascinating process.  No longer do you ignore the old guy sitting at the end of the bar, reading a book.  He's a potential character.  Can't stand a co-worker?  Put her in your book and tell her off.  The possibilities are endless.  Want to be inspired to write?  Tell people you're writing.  Call yourself a writer and soon you'll be thinking of yourself as a writer.  And don't forget to create your own lens telling everyone about it!  Enjoy the journey! Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:53:29 -0600