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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.

What To Do With THAT Feeling Before You Start Writing

There's a sensation that goes through your body before you begin working on a project you haven't started in a while.

Break It Down | Dragon Ball Super, Season 1

Break It Down is the sub-blog, attached to my main blog Fifth Draft, where I'll write specifically about stories.

Weeknotes 8

I've played around with the idea of reviewing things on this page. Maybe opening up a second blog to just put down some thoughts on things I watch. Story, craft, structure, and so one.

Another Writing Mantra You Need To Tell Yourself

Last week, I finally had it. My break. I was editing Project: GREY, red pen in hand, and something finally clicked.

Weeknotes 7

The desert is an awful, terrible place which should be burned to the ground. *checks notes I’ve just been informed the desert would probably appreciate that.

When 100 Words Is Okay

So not only could you not hit the goal you created, realistically thinking you could get it, the fact that you couldn't get it means you're an even bigger failure in your own eyes.

So, I Finished A Book

This is 1 part explaining my process and 2 parts getting it out there so I know what the heck I plan on doing

Weeknotes 4

I put off Project: Grey for just a little while longer. I’m getting a little more worried if I’m going to hit my deadline.

13 Years

Let's discuss what can happen in 13 years.

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