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Fifth Draft

Learning To Be A Professional Writer

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Robert Acosta

Robert Acosta is a former 5th grade teacher who wants to tell stories about Mexican kids who save the world. His freelance work appeared on George Takei’s family of websites, but now he’s a stay-at-home dad to twin sons and a toddler, all under the age of five, which means he survives on stories, caffeine, and showcasing his mediocre Pokemon battle skills.

My Nana – A Small Memory –

So, why Zoot?

STATUS – 2.14.2024 –

We're going out tonight to her favorite restaurant.

BARBIE and Stakes

To start: I can see why Ryan Gosling was nominated (at time of writing) for the Academy Award. I can also see why Robbie and Gerwig were not nominated.

STATUS – 1.21.2024 –

Self-owned, non-algorithmic, internet bliss.

Hey, Querying Writers, has THIS ever happened to you?

You’ve got your manuscript (let’s say it’s a MG book about a Hispanic girl transported to a magical land where she comes to grips with her family’s dark history and there just so happens to be a talking dog as... Continue Reading →

STATUS – 1.7.2024 –

Me? I've got the day off. So let's write a whole bunch of stuff.

A Writing Challenge…

Been looking at this empty white board I hung up in my office. I cleared it out before the new year began, a fresh start for my brain, you know? I wanted to start looking at all the writing projects... Continue Reading →

STATUS – 1.4.2023 –

Holy God the boys are at preschool and I don't know what to think.

2024 and 2023 Wrap-Up

Like when you play hide-and-seek with a toddler. You know they're coming, but you make believe like it was a big surprise. I was waiting for this year to end.

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