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Why can't I write?

Write out a plot outline first. I have talked to many authors, and they unanimously agree that you need to decide on the plot before writing the first word. If you don't you will find that your story meanders all over the place, and will be about three times longer than a cogently written story that follows a predetermined plot line.

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Grad Scheme Vs real job

I'd favour the grad scheme over some work that would not be in your field. However, Sherlock's theory of job possibilities will definitely come into play:

1. The least desirable job option will come into play first, and you will be required to give an immediate decision.
2. If you accept this first job offer, you will immediately be contacted about that "dream job" that you want.
3. However, if you turn down the least desirable job offer that was presented to you first, no other job offers will follow!

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My car has a leak inside.

I deduce that your heater core is leaking.

Often you will not see any drips--but the carpet is continually wet. And if the wetness has the smell of antifreeze, it's a dead giveaway that the heater core is leaking.

On many cars it's an eight-hour repari job!

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Has anyone ever "gaslighted" you?

J.N-Bucking wrote:
I'd say people may very well not know if they have been victim to this.
If it's done successfully then it won't be uncovered

Do you think this is happening to you Sherlock?

Yes, I know that there have been attempts to gaslight me. The best defense is a real belief in yourself. Immediate pushback is also required, such as when someone is telling you something about yourself that you know not to be true, just start out by replying, "Really? It seems that you have proceeded from one or more false assumptions." Then you start picking them apart. Of course, no one wants to engage in such an exercise ad nauseam, so it is best to cut those people out of your life who are trying to warp your sense of self-identity.

Now, of course, constructive criticism can be good--but my own personal rule is that if someone is really trying to help you, then you should get far more laudatory comments than criticism. Even if the criticism is on target, all criticism and no praise is counterproductive. If all you hear is criticism, you can be sure that there is an ulterior motive--such as wanting to tear you down so they can build themselves up.

Sherlock's hard and fast rule is to cut those people, institutions and organizations out of your life that do not build you up!

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Has anyone ever "gaslighted" you?

twosocks wrote:
Also, when my ex would do this ^, he would try to manipulate my emotions. Whenever I was visibly getting very depressed, he would try to guilt trip me into thinking that I had every right to be happy, which would make me feel even worse about being sad.

In my defense, I use to be really, really stupid.

No, you were not stupid--just innocent. There are so many wolves out there seeking to prey upon those who have not developed a kernel of cynicism.

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Has anyone ever "gaslighted" you?

ProffVampy wrote:
Very interesting to read about though! are you very into your psychology Sherlock?

I believe that I am being gaslighted by interdimensional beings--whenever I am missing something, that seems to be the only logical explanation. I have deduced that they use the spinning clothes dryer drum as a portal into our own dimension!

I had a PSYOPS (psychological operations) specialty in the military, and I would call upon my knowledge of psychology when acting as a private investigator to predict where my subject would go and when. People are amazingly predictable!

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Sherlock has published a novel.

Big-Al-One wrote:
Do you expect to publish it through a Millhouse?
I wrote two novels decades ago. The only library they're sitting in is the Library of Congress. Never could get 'em properly published - Madison Avenue is like the Hollywood of the publishing industry. You're somebody or you're not. If not, your submission is returned unopened.

I get paper copies published through the Asquith Press in Toronto . . . otherwise, I go digital with Amazon!

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Sherlock has published a novel.

twosocks wrote:
This sounds so interesting! I'll have to check it out.

Hope you will like it!

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Sherlock has published a novel.

soco wrote:
Got it!
Now when can I get it signed and purchase the obligatory t-shirt?

T-shirts! What a great idea!

Yours will be the first one!

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Does anyone know of a good company that sells quality cbd oil?

OK--Googled it.

Reminds me--I once had a hemp jacket. I was in the Middle East, so I couldn't have it dry cleaned. I washed it conventionally, and it shrank by a quarter.

That's my only experience with "hemp" products!

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