http://slow.writerscafe.org/scotto The original writings of author Scott A. Williams en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776010116 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Two young girls just looking for something to do on a Friday night. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/775338/ Shirt-buying http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/669930/ Christmas shopping http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/667039/ Jeff, a University student, is forced to spend time in his hometown, confront his past and build his future. Hilarity ensues? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/667038/ Originally/alternatively entitled "The Lovers" (or "The Darkness." Basically, I'm indecisive.) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/637016/ Some thoughts on a decent day. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/636822/ Don't ask where this came from, it just is. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/635042/ Until recently, he worked with aguy named Taylor.  There’s nothing aboutTaylor that is especially relevant to the novel he’s not writing or the novelI’m writing about him not writing.  He wasjust a guy who worked in the same store. They went to the same gra.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/629685/ The writing thing goes back asfar as grade school, but he began to distinguish himself as a writer like manyyoung bored suburban youths in high school when he applied that boredom to aplay.  Like most accomplishments greatand small, it was done to get the attention of a woman. .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/628231/ It’s the kind of job that takesyour mind off your life for a few hours, although it often supplants it withsomething a bit worse.  He works in astore at the mall that sells CDs, DVDs, video games and related materials.  Its name consists of 3 initials whose origin takeslo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/628230/ Three days a week, he’s inschool.  He takes four courses at theUniversity of Toronto.  There, he learnssuch stimulating topics as Film Theory, British Literature (Medieval toRomantic,) American Studies (where he learns how to learn about history) andAnthropology: the Na.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/628229/ I'm breaking two of my own rulesby writing this story.  I guess that makes them not rules at all butguidelines, guidelines I prefer to obey but facing facts have often gottenaround.  The first is that I don't like to write anything without knowing(or at least having an idea) ho.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/628228/ Meet our hero, and the man writing about him. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/626829/ My entry to NaNoWriMo 2010: An embarrassingly person and stupidly metatextual meditation on not having time to write a novel. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/626828/ You never know what you're capable of. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/601903/ A poem about neuroscience. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/588874/ Written in the style of a Grade 4 creative writing assignment. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/577811/ On paranoia, stress, sanity and growth. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/575399/ What's a guy gonna do when he can't get some shut-eye? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/573528/ A quick one http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/573241/ Like nearly everything I write, a poem about poetry. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/571091/ Fred gets home to his wife and they share a moment. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/557906/ One night, Fred and Cal share a cab home together... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/557904/ A short reflection on making it all right http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/557673/ Can't be explained http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/552170/ More may come someday. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/547569/ In which love is murdered http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/539821/ Probably the coolest short story I have yet written. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/538535/ I thought it would be fun to post some "poetry notes" as a piece itself. A whole piece is possibly forthcoming for comparison. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/533020/ (A poem entitled "Every Poem") http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/531501/ I think this is one of my strongest in a while. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/531286/ So I've got this idea... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/531282/ Been more into myself lately than I once was. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/531280/ Another ode to a beverage http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/530702/ A story slash prose poem. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/527270/ Regarding Craigslist http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/525139/ My piece for the latest 500-word story http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/524269/ It's all intuitive http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/523062/ As always, here I am trying to figure out women: not unlike a number of my other pieces. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/522309/ Just a quick piece. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/522307/ For 500 words group, because it HAS to be a story. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/521149/ Written for the 500 Words Group http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/521134/ Some things are better left unknown. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/520126/ It's entirely too many.But enough about me. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/520105/ Many of my short stories are linked, thematically and in content, part of a bigger project that I have not yet compiled. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/518094/ Okay, this one's just weird. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/517581/ A commentary not limited to actual lyrics and songwriting, but to poetry and all creative endeavors. Interpret as you will. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/517573/ A story poem in word-pictures. Wait, what? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/517551/ I wrote this in my notebook some months ago and forgot it, thinking the world didn't need more of my philosophizing. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/514758/ The origin of Melancholy, so to speak. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/scotto/511177/