Ookami Taki: One of the funny things about moving right before the holiday season: getting those free return address labels from organizations soliciting donations - and knowing that the address on them is kaput. I wonder if they can hold notes on the refrigerator.
    rosehill (Wendy): Not sure about the fridge use, but you don't have to feel guilty about not donating. -


Ookami Taki: I am moving and still trying to keep up with writing/blogging demands so I'll be off and on for a couple of weeks. I do stop in and read a little but I really want to spend quality time on reviews, so I'll pick that back up asap. Miss you!
    michaelcahill: Miss your reviews, even though you tell the truth. Hahaha! -



Ookami Taki: Sorry I'm not around so much right now, but I'm mediating a love/hate relationship my vulnerable WIP is having with a sleek but demanding red pen.


Ookami Taki: I've compiled some tips and essays to help tackle some basic/intermediate craft-tightening techniques. I affectionately call it, "From Weak to WoW!" If anyone would like a copy, send me a PM, and I can either email it or send a link to a direct download according to your preference. Please do not list private email addresses here, just for privacy's sake. For more experienced writers, it's a good refresher. For those who may be starting out or feel like they need a little more to work on, it could help a lot.
    Ookami Taki: Here is the page to download. It is available in PDF, docx, rtf, and txt. Please let me know if a different format is better for you. Happy Writing!
    http://ookami.bekajoth.com/fwtw.htm -
    michaelcahill: This is a most helpful article. Thank you very much. Jam packed with useful information. -
    TAB_that's me: This is a very impressive document with wonderful tips. Just read a few pages but saved it so I can refer back to it! Thanks so much. -
    gypsycaravan: Thanks so much for sharing all this terrific information. I appreciate you taking the time to compile and share it. This is FanStory at its best. -
    rama devi: Ditto what Gypsycaravan said! Thanks! -
    Lovinia: Thank you. I love your spirit of community. Welcome to FS. -


Ookami Taki: To NaNo or not to NaNo; that is the question. This is my 8th year, so I guess I should do it just for tradition's sake. Or just because writing is da bomb-diggity!
    William Walz: Reminds me of my favorite movie from the thirties: Na No Nanette -


Ookami Taki: When we raise the bar, it doesn't make our writing bad, but it should drive us out of our comfort zones to reach a new standard. If we had good writing in the past, it's still good. We've just realized we can do better. And we can always do better.
    William Walz: Raising the bar doesn't help a heck of a lot. Going to the bar gets my juices flowing like nothing else. I always end up a sadder Budweiser man. -
    Ookami Taki: Can you hear me groan from here? That is such a bad pun that it's good, lol. -


Ookami Taki: I used to think the human brain was the most fascinating part of the body. Then I realized, well, look what's telling me that. -- Emo Phillips
    michaelcahill: Hahahaha!!! That is the wittiest thing I've heard all year! -


Ookami Taki: An amateur practices something until he gets it right. A professional practices until he can't get it wrong! -Unknown


Ookami Taki: You shall no longer take things at second or third hand, nor look through the eyes of the dead, nor feed on the spectres in books. You shall not look through my eyes either, nor take things from me, you shall listen to all sides and filter them from yourself.
― Walt Whitman, Song of Myself
    Genya: Hi and just wanted to welcome you to fan story. There are some amazing people here. Looking forward to reading more of your work. Genya -
    rjpurdy: I too would like to welcome you Ookami. Our conversation has piqued my interest and I hope to know you better. ~Peace & Grace~ Rod -
    Ookami Taki: I'm glad to get acquainted with you all too. I've been in a very dry spell where writing is concerned, and finding FS has fanned the flames again. Thanks for the warm welcomes! :D -
    LoannaLois: Welcome! This is a place filled with talent and helpfulness. I have met and have kept dear friends now. Blessings! -
    Drew Delaney: Welcome my new friend. I love the Life Long Student of the craft. Same goes for me. -