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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Keep It Moving

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You must keep doing that thing you do, keep being you, keep trying, keep your dreams alive, keep running, keep walking, keep jumping, keep your heart going, keep writing if you're a writer, keep making music if you play and sing, keep snapping photographs if you love taking pictures, keep filming if you love filmmaking, keep drawing if you're an artist, and keep loving - T.S.Garp

By nature, I keep moving, man. My theory is, be the shark. You've just got to keep moving. You can't stop - Brad Pitt

We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths - Walt Disney

Stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving toward your goals - LL Cool J

Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit - Conrad Hilton

Friday, May 1, 2015

Me, Manuscript, And Editor (Still)

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Monday, April 13, 2015

Enjoy The Moment

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Be Creative And Live

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This is your time, your moment, and your year to be the free creative person you were born to be. Don't hold back, don't be put off by others, and don't wait too long. You must seize the opportunity to do more, to create, and make things happen. Keep your vision, your dreams, and your goals on the cutting edge of tomorrow - T.S.Garp   

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Happy New Year!

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Welcome 2015! Next month begins officially the Year of the Sheep. As I already predicted this is going to be a busy time for me, generally speaking this is going to be a productive start for most everyone this year, time for introspective, diplomacy, sharpen talents, fine-tune your intuition, and taking those creative risk, steps, and planned goals to your success. Even if our future schedules get a little hectic throughout the year between family, friends, and work, always stay focus, and include time for everyone that matters and your personal artistic pursuits. Good luck everyone! Let’s make 2015 a very good year - T.S.Garp 

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Wishing And Doing

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Make a List

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Friday, July 26, 2013

Follow The Road Sign

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Are you on that road of self-discovery? Many people in life urge to discover their true potential as do writers, artist, inventors, and musicians’ all vibe to express originality.  As you decide to branch out and make your mark, you see a signpost ahead of you. You are heading in the right direction, see which sign is compatible with your dream-goal, pick the path you need to go, and simply follow it to your destination.

The road may have bumps or curves, but keep a clear-calm mind and all you have to do is read the signs ahead of you. Despite any setbacks, try not to deviate from the path set forth before you, nothing should keep you away from your ultimate purpose. Never forget the yearning you feel if you stray too far from what you want in life. Always keep an open-mind about everything and everyone you meet. Along the journey you will find many teachers in life and hidden angels who will be instrumental in achieving your goals.

Welcome in new thoughts, ideas, let wisdom and curiosity guide you, hinder nothing, be like water and become one with the universe. There is no "end of the road" and this is not where you want to be, but it’s the journey itself that counts in this life, your final destination is to live a life worth living, you have to be inspirited, be excited, be happy, be driven, and most of all be that which you are to meant be, and never give up - T.S.Garp

Friday, August 17, 2012

Back From Vacation

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I have been away on a much needed vacation and now I’m back to continue the steady pursuit of polishing up manuscripts, treatments, and pitches. Taking a break, even just for a few days is just what the Doctor ordered, and gives us a moment to relax and enjoy life by actually going out into it. I must confess an obsession for keeping busy indoors with perfecting my own writing, reading, creating marketing plans, making upgrades to house and home, and freelancing myself to others projects, and at the same time search for the right publisher for my next book, and other manuscript proposals I want represented. I still have so many goals set to complete this year: In development are new web sites, more author-writer related information, photography, and helpful tips. New updates on all blogs, web sites, and social networks are coming soon. *Just came across this web site “Book Publishers Accepting Submissions”.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Never Let It Go

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Make this month of January be the stepping stone to increasing your enthusiasm and motivate your writer’s mind into providing more inspiration by seeking out any and all things helpful such as family, friends, writing partners, acquaintances, peaceful surroundings, pleasant sounds, the latest informative articles, books, writing websites, news, all focusing on the subject of writing and developing your own writing career.

Make a new year’s resolution to expand your writing portfolio and writing goals. Be more productive in the direction your writing is going in and along the lines with your favorite niche and long-term goal as a writer. Attend more writing workshops, creative writing college programs, writing conferences, writing groups, and read other writer’s work. Be inspired and create a voice that not only tells the story, but sells it too. You have to believe in your own work for it to stand alone in an agents hands deciding if this manuscript passes the muster.

Go with renewed encouragement and enthusiasm. Make the writer’s list of things to do and finish before next year arrives. For writers, artist, and musicians, remember the song, the painted image, and the written words that are created solely by you are undeniably magical in its originality, rendering, and beautiful melody - T.S.Garp

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Happy New Years!

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I'm back to wish everyone a Happy New Years! 2011 certainly has been a roller coaster ride for many of us around the globe. The world is quickly changing and a new one is on the horizon. New technology, new ideas, new styles, (new books/scripts/poems to read & write) and a new way of thinking. This is our time, our place, our moment, let's make it count! Connect with everyone you know especially with family and friends as we enter into a new year. Celebrate the time. Let's make 2012 as good as it can be and make all our projects, goals, and dreams a reality! Cheers!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Writer's Digest Competitions.

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The Writer's Digest Competition covers every top subject like sci-fi, thrillers, romance, crime, horror, and screenwriting. All entries must be 4000 words or less which is the equivalent to a short story or novel. An extended deadline has been made for October 15th. I happened to be working on two books simultaneously right now with each having completed the first three or four chapters, I do not think I will be able to finish in time for this competition, but it is certainly worth mentioning. I am going to have to step it up a bit because of the National Novel Writing Month "Marathon" coming up in November! I definitely feel very creative this fall season and greatly inspired to pursue all the set goals I have planned out before the end of the year. At least I'm able to set and maintain a schedule for myself juggling web designing, reading, and writing on my manuscripts definitely keeps me highly productive, but I also look forward to and make time for doing less on days I need to take a break and enjoy life. 
Here is a link:
http://www.writersdigest.com/competitions/wd-science-fictionfantasy-competition?et_mid=520891&rid=232986663

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Creative Dreamers

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2011 has been a busy year for me working on various dream goal projects that I have been involved in and actually along the themes that I’ve been working towards most of my life. Various projects are in the works and manifesting nicely, and others sometimes hit a bump in the road, but nevertheless are still attainable even if they take a little longer to appear, always keep your dreams going, never give up and pursued them until you reach success.

It is best to always layout all your dreams and goals that you wish to accomplish during the course of your entire life. Always dream big, but first take small steps at the obtainable goals, then secondly take bigger steps toward reasonable goals that can be accomplished in a certain amount of time, and thirdly keep dreaming the biggest dream of all of actually accomplishing all of it and more to your hearts content. Realize that these dreams are yours and you own them. You much focus on them and believe that you can make them happen.  In time you may find others who have similar dreams and goals much like your own and some will actually be kind enough to help you pursue your dreams.

Creative dreamers not only help themselves to accomplish all that they dream about, but they also help the world become more interesting by creating interesting things, experiences, knowledge, works of art, insight, and ultimately help shape the world with better ideas and concepts that were only dreamt about. Creative dreamers also encourage others to dream big and to realize that anything is possible. So focus on all your dreams, dream big, and take bold steps out of your comfort zone, and start creating your dreams that you never thought were possible before, but could actually be created if you start, and take that first step, and head in that desired direction toward those goals you always wanted.

Focus on Your Vision: A Positive, Practical Approach to Achieve Your Biggest Dreams
How Focus Can Help You Achieve Your Dreams
The Power-Based Life: Realize Your Life's Goals and Dreams by Strengthening Your Body, Mind, and Spirit


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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Keep Your Dreams Alive & Keep Focus on Your Dream Goals

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I’ve been so busy these past few weeks. Writing and starting a new business venture. I'm happy to announce the coming publication of my first poetry book in a few days. I'm so excited (nervous) and looking forward to the publication of two more of my books by this August 2011! Keep your dreams alive my friends and make them into reality! Peace & Light! Everyone everywhere! 
-T.S.Garp


Crafting The Personal Essay: A Guide for Writing and Publishing Creative Non-Fiction
The Successful Novelist: A Lifetime of Lessons about Writing and Publishing
The Guide to Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction: 6 Steps to Writing and Publishing Your Bestseller!
The Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Publishing for Profit!: Start Your Own Home-Based Publishing Company and Publish Your Non-Fiction Book with CreateSpace and Amazon
The Practice of Poetry: Writing Exercises From Poets Who Teach
Writing Poetry from the Inside Out: Finding Your Voice Through the Craft of Poetry
The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry

Monday, April 4, 2011

Making the Dream Come Alive.

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Keeping one’s dreams alive and focused is paramount in creating them to full manifestation. Isaac Newton’s third Law of Motion and in metaphysics clearly states “for every action there is equal and opposite reaction” to any kind of motion, action, intent, plan, any kind of push, force, idea, or pursuit of a dream or goal or creative endeavor. This also falls under the Law of Karma meaning “what you sow so shall you reap” analogy. These are constants in the universe.

All matter today was once energy, potential atoms floating aimlessly free, and until realized to its full potential or materialized into the physical realm, they were just ideas and images free floating, until someone decided to make it into reality. Tapping that source and setting your dreams in motion will eventually escalate them into full materialization of your dreams in action. Every direction you’re taking in this life leads you into where you want to be. You are on a journey to get there and set your goals in that direction. The key word to keep in mind is just believe. Believe in your dreams. Believe in yourself. 

I’ve been constantly working to expand my creativity and ideas to realization. These are time sensitive projects that I am working on that involves writing, planning, designing, and working with highly professional creative individuals that expect results from my end and dedication to make my dream come alive. That it why I have been so busy lately, trying to meet deadlines, conference calls, and slow to put updates on my blogs.

Keeping busy trying to realize your dreams is always at pleasurable working experience. A Doctor cousin of mine who is a top surgeon in his field of expertise loves his job and he knows the best job to have is of course the one that you love to do everyday. Nothing is so much better when your job or career you have chosen to do never seems like work at all. That’s when you know, you’ve made it! You are in your element of proficiency and comfort zone. If music is your groove then compose it. If writing gets you off then write it. If you’re an artist then draw it. Be consistent and never give up on your dreams.

I’m still connected with the entertainment community and future projects are in the works (talking and planning) which gives me hope and an opportunity to dust off some old screenplays of mine that need to be reworked. Always keep an open mind, open heart, and an open hand to friends and past associates who may want to work with you again. Especially, when you’re surrounded by other people who are on track with the same creative destiny path that you are following, and they want your creativity input and collaboration.

Of late however, I’ve been tapping my creative skills to full potential on setting up a new business venture, perfecting my article writing content, and entering numerous writing contests, especially the poetry challenges. In the past I considered my poetry to be very private, but have learned to acknowledge and appreciate my own style of poetry, even the critiques and the praises of my work, have given me so much confidence to lend my voice to the poetry world, which I’m so proud to be part of.

Writing contest are good opportunities for poets and writers of fiction to challenge themselves. Some contest and awards are quite helpful for jump starting a writer’s career is showcasing their potential in that particular field. Gaining exposure and a possible book deal is always possible. There are numerous places to go on the Internet and my advice is to review and read about all of them before entering any contest. Most of them are legit, but you want to retain copyrights to your work above all else. 

I have several writing and non-writing projects going on that are really exciting at the moment. The whole creative process is more joy than work and I am indeed really blessed to see these great manifestations coming full circle. I could almost picture myself on some bright sunny beach almost lost on a tropical island. Clad in business attire still looking professional as I lay relaxing my feet in the cool aquamarine ocean. I begin to work on my imaginary sand-computer and begin to write my symphonies, articles, sages, and poetry with so much ease. Like I was working in Paradise all along and loving it!




The Magic of Thinking Big
Cracking Creativity: The Secrets of Creative Genius
The Manifestation Wheel: A Practical Process for Creating Miracles
The Magic Of Believing

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Sunday, December 12, 2010

The Self-Motivation Fundamentals (Part Two)

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Understanding how self motivation can help you succeed in all your endeavors and help you follow through with completing your ideas and goals that you have set to accomplish in your life.


Throughout our entire lives we are motivated by everyone around us. When we are young, we are motivated by our parents and teachers. We learn about words of wisdom and applied knowledge to help give us a solid platform to work on and grow with our own experience in life. We begin to learn about ourselves, our strengths, our weaknesses, and discover our own abilities. As we get older, we begin to admire and respect certain people that have made an impact in our lives. For some this could easily be your parents, teachers, mentors, and then the shift will focus on highly profiled individuals such as famous celebrities, religious figures, certain government elected officials, and successful entrepreneurs.


Having the ability to motivate yourself when others around you do not is crucial for your own success to continue. These moments of doubt, despair, and lack of faith can strike any moment and at any time. There are many naysayer’s out there, and jealous individuals, who will try to stomp on your parade, and your own success. Look at these encounters, as small steppingstones and obstacles, and ignore them, and push aside their sad commentary as you go boldly forward to the goals that you have set for yourself in life. They are not on the same path that you are traveling on and they are not your friends. Friends on the other hand are great allies, eagerly pointing out your skills, achievements, and praise you when you’ve done well.


The best way to motivate oneself is to discover your skills and abilities. What are your interests and what are your likes and dislikes? You can easily assess your own characteristics of personality and discover what type of person you are. It is true that certain people are born with a splash of character, but most people know and agree that character comes from gained knowledge, time-tested experience, and observation which lead to an amount of insurmountable wisdom, mixed with your own personal characteristic traits about how you view life and your place in it. Your personality alone can greatly determine how successful you are going to be in motivating yourself.


Discovering what your interests are, experience, long-term goals, and understanding the key strengths of your personality can help motivate you even in the darkest of times. Self-motivation is what keeps us going and is a must-have tool for entrepreneurs who want to be successful, organized, savvy, and strive for excellence. Determining your skills, strengths, room for improvements, and really tapping into your creative side can greatly fuel your motivation level, and guide you to the optimum platform to release your ideas and sets all your goals in motion.


The road to self-motivation starts with you and keeps you on your desired path to reach your final destination, which is the creation of your goal, dream job, artistic endeavor, finishing that novel, building that house, saving and investing your hard earned cash, tuition for college, helping the needy, the poor and the sick, imparting wisdom and knowledge to others, to reaching as far as the moon, anything is possible, and most importantly to yourself and your own entrepreneurship of life in general. Having self-motivation is very much like having faith in your own abilities to see your creation fully accomplished. It is said that motivation and faith can create a paradise where there was once a desert, and that is surprisingly true. Self-motivation is a push that keeps you focused and faithful to your desired goal.

Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior (Perspectives in Social Psychology)
On The Shoulders Of Giants: 33 New Ways to Guide Yourself To Greatness
10 Simple Solutions for Building Self-Esteem: How to End Self-Doubt, Gain Confidence & Create a Positive Self-Image
Motivation to Move! Hypnosis Exercise Motivation
100 Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence: Believe In Yourself and Others Will Too


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