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There is One among us…
Hogg goes looking for inspiration
In the market town of Petaluma, lived a mysterious writer named Whye Waite, known for his unique ability to recite every single quote penned by Ernest Hemingway. Some said it was a gift bestowed upon him by the literary spirits.
Whye’s house is a treasure trove of Hemingway memorabilia. The walls are adorned with framed quotes, his bookshelves filled with every Hemingway novel, and the air carries the faint aroma of old leather-bound books. Writers from far and wide visit Petaluma, seeking Waite’s advice and guidance on the works of the famous author and how to find their own originality.
Then, one day, a young writer named Hogg arrived in Petaluma, seeking out the inspired teacher. Hogg’s dream was to become a celebrated novelist, but he felt stuck, unable to find his storytelling voice. The young Hogg had heard many rumors about the enigmatic writer with an unparalleled knowledge of Hemingway’s words, and hoped Waite could help him overcome his creative block.
The two enjoyed a beer and talked about their trials. Hogg explained how inadequate he felt compared to the legendary wordsmiths.
Listening attentively, Waite understood Hogg’s plight all too well. Waite, too, had once yearned for originality, but Hogg’s encyclopedic knowledge of bullshit was what seemed to hinder his creativity.
Supping away on a Guinness or three, a profound idea struck Waite. He stood up, walked to where his coat was hanging and pulled out his iPhone. “Hogg, boy, I believe it’s time for you to embrace the words of Hemingway. Look at these, magnificent, because they teach us about writing. You're still a young Hogg, and your story is waiting to be told uniquely by you.”
Heminway wrote:
“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.”
“There is no friend as loyal as a book.”
“Courage is grace under pressure.”
“The first draft of anything is shit.”
“In order to write about life, you must first live it.”
“Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know.”
“All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.”
“The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.”
“The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for and I hate very much to leave it.”
“Never mistake motion for action.”
“Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another.”
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.”
“The only thing that could spoil a day was people. People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as spring itself.”
“I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?”
“When you stop doing things for fun, you might as well be dead.”
Hogg hesitated, unsure how to proceed. Waite reassured him, “You think Hemingway didn’t have down days? Write from your fucking heart, man. Who gives a shit about how good Hemingway was. Don’t compare yourself to others but let Hemingway’s quotes inspire you.”
With those encouraging words, Hogg felt a newfound sense of confidence. He sat at the laptop and began to type, pouring his creativity, knowledge, and emotions onto the screen.
Some said their friendship blossomed, and together, they embarked on a journey of creativity and literary discovery. As time passed, Waite became famous as a writer who inspired others to find their own voices.
PS:
Hemingway’s last words are inscribed on his dead heart:
The most meaningful stories are not found in books but in the hearts of those who dare to write their own.
Well, if not, they should be.
A few Whye Waite stories to inspire you literary weaklings! 😁
Adrienne Beaumont | Autistic Widower (“AJ”) | Brett Jenae Tomlin | The Sturg | Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles | Trisha Faye | Karen Schwartz | NancyO | Katie Michaelson | Bernie Pullen | Michelle Jimerson Morris | Amy Frances | Julia A. Keirns | Pamela Oglesby | Toni the Talker | Tina | Pat Romito LaPointe | Ruby Noir | K. Joseph | Brandon Ellrich | Misty Rae | Karen Hoffman | Deb Palmer | Susie Winfield | Vincent Pisano
Paari | Marlene Samuels | Ray Day | Randy Pulley | Michael Rhodes | Lu Skerdoo | Pluto Wolnosci | Paula Shablo | Bruce Coulter | Ellen Baker | Kelley Murphy | Leigh-Anne Dennison | Jennifer Marla Pike | Carmen Ballesteros | Marlana, MSW| Patricia Timmermans | Keeley Schroder |Jan Sebastian And let’s not forget the indomitable, charming, incorrigible, the delightful, yes, please welcome Mr. Harry Hogg
If you are participating and not included in the above list, my apologies. Please let me know in the comments.
More from Harry:
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