The Write Equipment

So many wannabe writers these days. I mean, yes, they write. So that makes them writers on some level, sure. But they aren't content just to pick up a pen, or sit down at a keyboard. Oh, no. They want recognition. Payment.

Poor buggers. Most of them have no chance. Not because they're bad, because lots of them are great. Not even because of the sheer volume of competition, even though, damn, there's a lot.

No, it's because they aren't using the right equipment.

I work for a well-known writer. I won't drop his (or her) name, but trust me, if I did, you'd know it. Ahh, heck it all, let's stick with "him", just to make it easier.

What do I actually do, you might ask. Well, I'm an inventor by trade, but my day job is assistant to this famous writer. I run errands, do odd jobs, help out. I see the process up close and personal. It helps me with other projects. I see what writers really need.

The secret: a specific typewriter or word processor you can use to churn out successful stories. I'm working on an attachment which does the same thing and will link up to any PC or laptop. I've got another that collects blood sweat and tears and feeds into the same device. That helps, but it's not enough. For a story to really sing, it needs flesh, blood and bone. Sacrifice. Soul.

In the morning, I bring him his coffee, help him wash and dress, wheel him to the desk.

"Are you ready?" I say. Sometimes he nods, grimaces. When he shakes his head and cries, I do my jolly hockey sticks school nurse act.

"Come on, you know it needs to be done. Are you going to do it, or shall I?"

Most days, we use this thing, like one of those lady shavers, but bigger. We get a good chunk off him, and feed it into the processor. This is what gives the story some juice. I patch him up while he sweats, bleeds and writes.

Occasionally, we need to lop off something more substantial. Half a finger. Last week, a leg.

Still wannabe a writer?

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Word count: (excluding author's note): 366

Submitted on: 27th May at 22:55

Edited to fix a typo. Apologies for the crazy typo in the subtitle!

*Quick Author's Note*

First, and most importantly: thank you so much for reading my story! The ha'penny that Vocal will toss in my hat for your eyeballs landing on this humble piece will be well-spent. My tenth holiday this year, maybe. A golf course for guests.

If you enjoyed this one, the very best compliment you can give me is to share it, or read another!

A Year of Stories: I'm writing a story every day this year. This one continues my 146 day streak since 1st January!

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The story behind the story: Not telling you which author I imagined carving up into little pieces. Imagine your own!

“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.”

― Ernest Hemingway

Thank you

Thank you again, most especially if you are one of the wonderful people who has been staunchly reading these daily scribbles since the start of the year. I see you, and appreciate you very much indeed! 😁

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