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The Writer's Retreat

Blog Posted:11/9/2015 3:14:00 PM

Have you guys seen this comic by Grant Snider? I have it posted by my computer to keep things in perspective when writing gets frustrating. Just thought I'd share :)

Here is the original link: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/07/17/books/review/17snider.html?smid=tw-share&_r=1

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Constance
La France
Date: 11/10/2015 1:10:00 PM
Heather, thanks for sharing , I like the Shrine to the Muse and the Emergency Idea Generator ~
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Nabashis
Dev Misra
Date: 11/9/2015 11:20:00 PM
good one
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Eileen
Manassian
Date: 11/9/2015 10:20:00 PM
How cute!! :) Thanks for sharing, Gorgeous. Hugs to you...I loved the MUSE shrine!
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Heather Ober
Date: 11/10/2015 7:04:00 AM
I like the Thesaurus and the First Draft Furnace haha :)
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Lin
Lane
Date: 11/9/2015 8:18:00 PM
They're all so clever. I like Desperation Drop. Thanks for sharing this with us, Heather.
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Heather Ober
Date: 11/10/2015 7:05:00 AM
I'm glad you liked it, Lin! Desperation Drop is pretty funny :)
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Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 11/9/2015 3:32:00 PM
this is cute, Heather!
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Jan
Allison
Date: 11/9/2015 3:16:00 PM
Absolutely brilliant Heather:-) hugs jan xx
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Heather Ober
Date: 11/10/2015 7:04:00 AM
I'm glad you liked it, Jan :)

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