Recently, I decided that outside of my family, I only needed 3 things in my life to make me happy and fulfilled:

In the spirit of all three, I created this website.

After several months of getting nowhere, I realized I needed to add 1 more item to this list:

After several months trying to find the secret of happiness that would change the entire world, I realized my efforts might have a stronger effect if I focused on a certain group of neurotics I was sure I could help because I am one of them.

I'm speaking, of course, of writers.

I've tried a lot of things in my writing career, from a college degree to NaNoWriMo, and I've taken a lot of notes along the way. I hope my experiences, pain, and insight will help you further along in your dreams as a writer.

To get started, check out my blog Yeah, Write.

But not until you've done today's writing.

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About Me

I'm Bill Gathen: computer programmer, writer, husband, father of two and dyed-in-the-wool geek who ranks learning and growth just behind water, food, shelter and love in my list of requirements for life.

People like me are like trees: if we're not growing, we're dead. Look at a redwood: the only part of it that's actually alive is a very thin skin, but that skin replaces itself every year and eventually creates one of nature's greatest achievements. Tiny steps, persistence and a positive message can change the world.