20200701 WRITING - DAY 1 (GEORGIA'S STONE MOUNTAIN)

Introduction

I have decided to try my hands at writing (typing).  Today is Day 1.  I am following the advice of Jeff Goins in YOU ARE A WRITER.

Today, I will "show up for work," and give it a go.  For 7 days, I will return to the work I've done the previous day, and edit it as Goins directs.

After 7 days, I will publish it here.

My plan is to write for 1 hour in the morning, and for a 2nd hour in the afternoon.  This might change; I might begin writing early each morning for let's say..... 3-4 hours.  It will depend on how the 1st week goes.

While "others" are reading my 1st work, I will be starting on a 2nd work.

1st work will be based on a tee shirt I have worn for years:  "GEORGIA'S STONE MOUNTAIN"

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