Ask the Author: Richard D. Propes
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Richard D. Propes
This is awesome. Thank you!
Richard D. Propes
Brooke,
Yes, you absolutely may use a bit of my review of your memoir for promotional purposes. I'd love it. Best wishes, Richard
Yes, you absolutely may use a bit of my review of your memoir for promotional purposes. I'd love it. Best wishes, Richard
Richard D. Propes
Absolutely. You have my full approval to do so. I'd be honored to support Mr. Springer's book.
Richard D. Propes
I don't really experience "true" writer's block. I can always write, though I may have days where I can't write poetry or self-help. In those cases, I'll write something else like a film review or a magazine article or a feature. If I can't write one thing, I write something else. I don't think I've ever had a day when I couldn't write at all. I hope I never have that day.
Richard D. Propes
I've lived well past my life expectancy. I attribute quite a bit of this to the creativity that has come from my writing life. Writing is how I present myself to the world and how I cope with the ups and downs of life. Writing gives me a way to express my thoughts, feelings, ideas, beliefs, joys, sorrows, rage, and sarcasm. For me, it's the best coping skill in the world and for the most part a healthy one.
Richard D. Propes
Create opportunities to write. I don't remember the last time I had a day without some sort of writing. Write what interests you. Write your passions. Write your life. Write for fun. Write for pay. VALUE your writing - I believe in charitable work, but I also believe we have to value ourselves enough to expect to be paid for it. If we don't value our writing, why would anyone else?
That said, I also believe in living a balanced life. Find those things that make you feel most alive and do them regularly. I find anything that stimulates my creativity tends to lead to really strong writing.
That said, I also believe in living a balanced life. Find those things that make you feel most alive and do them regularly. I find anything that stimulates my creativity tends to lead to really strong writing.
Richard D. Propes
I've actually written a couple manuscripts for a new book, but I've ended up not happy with them. I have a new manuscript that again explores healing, though it is much more specific to touch and intimacy issues. So far, I'm really liking this manuscript and I'm hoping I'll actually publish this one.
These days, I'm spending a lot of time as a film journalist. In addition to my creative writing, I'm a member of the Indiana Film Journalists Association.
These days, I'm spending a lot of time as a film journalist. In addition to my creative writing, I'm a member of the Indiana Film Journalists Association.
Richard D. Propes
Writing is something that comes very naturally for me. I'm not even sure I have to feel "inspired" to write. For me, writing is both a creative outlet and a coping skill. Thus, there's a constant source of material from which to write whether that be daily life or simply meeting someone who serves as a momentary muse. I tend to be most inspired, however, by kindness. Seriously. Whenever I experience little acts of kindness, I always seem to find myself writing!
Richard D. Propes
"The Hallelujah Life" is largely autobiographical. I'd written a self-published collection many years ago and my friends had been encouraging me to either re-publish it or tackle it again using contemporary publishing techniques. I decided that I didn't necessarily want to go back into the traumas of the past, yet the opportunity to weave into my story insights from years of healing proved tempting. So, I began writing my story from a place of greater healing.
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