Some Pitfalls for the Self-Published
October 2, 2021
All self-published authors are up against a few pitfalls. To my knowledge, the advantage to getting published traditionally (in addition to them doing marketing) comes
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Learning from Fiction
September 28, 2021
Just because it’s fiction doesn’t mean we can’t learn from it. Despite primarily reading and writing sci-fi and fantasy, my all-time favorite work of fiction
The Satisfaction of a Completed Story Plan
September 25, 2021
I had no concept of how writing from a plan would be this fulfilling. Last year, I started a new goal. As a professional writer,
Do It For You
September 21, 2021
Make the art, create the recipe, write the book, pursue the creativity – do it for you. Sometimes I doubt myself. I began writing fiction
Go Ahead and Tell Your Story
September 18, 2021
If you have a story in your head – go ahead and tell it. I have come across many people who’ve talked about sharing a
Even as a Creative – I am Not My Job
September 14, 2021
There is more to me than being a creative. Sometimes I need to remind myself. I love being a writer. This is the thing I
A Little Knowledge Goes a Long Way
September 11, 2021
Even in fiction, a little knowledge helps make connections. Have you ever read a book, watched a TV show or movie, and come across something
Why That Word Choice?
September 7, 2021
Any word choice you make will impact your work. Whatever you are writing – words matter. The English language is messy. Someone I know described
Why Do I Love Sci-fi?
September 4, 2021
Sci-fi has always represented potential and possibilities to me. As a kid, I wanted a lightsaber. I mean, c’mon, who wouldn’t? Laser sword! So cool!