Are You a Sell-Out if You Get Paid?
The question of "selling out" can get convoluted. Photo by Travis Essinger on Unsplash There is an impression that someone who writes for money – or does anything else for…
It’s Okay to Step Away
Sometimes an idea doesn’t fully form, or change alters your project. Thus, it’s okay to step away. Photo by Yumi Ang on Unsplash One of the primary pieces of advice…
Finding the Sweet Spot
With any creative endeavor, there’s a sweet spot to be found. Photo by Samuel Clara on Unsplash I have been writing fiction for almost 40 years now. Because I bought…
Books in All Forms are Awesome
Whatever form it takes, a book you create is awesome. Photo by Vandan Patel on Unsplash While writing comes relatively easily to me – I know it is harder for…
Never Let Fear Stop You
Fear will lie to you a lot. But don’t let it stop your work. Photo by Zohre Nemati on Unsplash Over the last year or so, I’ve joined several groups…
What Inspires You?
What inspires will be variable but is always important. Photo by MJ Blehart No matter what projects I am working on, I often look for inspiration. Even when I am…
Content is King
Ignoring content will be to your detriment. Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash Yes, I write a lot. I blog 6 days a week, plus my podcast and my fiction…
Why Should You Read My Stuff?
I would love for you to read my stuff. But how do I get you interested? Photo by Michael L on Unsplash I have been writing for most of my…
For the Love of…
Doing what you love is not selfish or in any way inappropriate. Work should not eat your life away and make you miserable. And yet, many, many people buy this…
Art and Money
Learning not to be afraid of money and its relationship to your art. When you do a hobby, it is entirely for your own edification. You do the thing you…