The Puzzling Mind Clip Show

 

Sometimes it's nice to reminisce and be reminded of funny, exciting, or profound moments from the past.
Television studios use clip shows to do this – although the practice has become rare.

Clip shows are not always a Best Of show.  They can also be a convenient way to bring audiences up to speed on things they may have missed in past episodes.

Sometimes history is worth repeating.

Today, I'm bringing you my blog clip show.  Here are 13 posts compiled from the archives.

Please don't be shy and feel free to leave a comment anywhere.  I love to hear from you.

10 Ways Writing is Like the Rubik's Cube
Are You Afraid of Process?
13 Reasons Why You're Not Published
Do You Need a Deadline?
Don't Do What You're Told!
It's the Journey, Not the Destination
Story Structure and the Rubik's Cube
Go Ahead, Quit! It's Not Taboo.
The Rubik's Cube and The Great Gatsby
Short Stories? Like, Gag Me With a Spoon!
The Trick to Writing – Revealed
Billions of Free Story Ideas – At Your Fingertips!
13 Popular Novels Gone Dirty

And if you haven't checked out my latest Rubik's Cube writing post you're in for a treat.  This one really does require audience participation:  The Rubik's Cube Writing Promptetition.  If you're a writer, then you should share something with the world.

Thank you for stopping by!

Thanks to Cyaniona on Flickr for the great photo!

(Another) 10 Ways Writing is Like the Rubik's Cube

Today, I'm continuing where my original post, "10 Ways Writing is Like the Rubik's Cube," left off.

11. You won't ever get it right the first time.  (Just ask Hemingway about first drafts!)
12. You can do it almost anywhere.
13. Even a four-year old can do it.  (Dorothy Straight and the Little Solver)
14. There are billions and billions of possibilities.
15. You should do it to impress only one person...yourself.
16. There is no right or wrong way to do it.
17. You can always learn something new from the Masters.
18. Competitions can be a humbling experience.
19. Too much time away and you get rusty.
20. Changing one part invariably affects the whole thing.

Did I miss any?

10 Ways Writing is Like the Rubik's Cube

1. Everyone thinks they can do it, but few do it really well.
2. There is more than one way to do it.
3. It's harder than you originally thought.
4. It's easier than you originally thought.  (That's right!)
5. You get a feeling of accomplishment when you finish it.
6. It doesn't cost a lot to get started.
7. With practice you can actually become quite fast at it.
8. The trickiest part can be in the final stages.
9. You can spend countless hours and feel like you never accomplished anything.
10. It can become quite addictive.