Should I Still be Creating Art While the World Seemingly Goes Mad?
Yes. We need to be creating art now more than ever. Photo by Clayton Webb on Unsplash I don’t know about you, but it feels wrong to me. And I…
How is Success as an Author or Artist Truly Measured?
Where is the line that determines your success? Photo by Ståle Grut on Unsplash The idea of success is complicated, to say the least. There are almost as many ways…
How Many Worlds Do You Think That You Have in Your Head?
I can’t tell you just how many worlds are in mine. And this includes the “real” world, too. Photo by note thanun on Unsplash I’ve been in love with sci-fi…
Do You Desire to Create? Don’t Deprive the World of Your Gifts!
If you desire to create, please find a way to create. Photo by Kristin Brown on Unsplash The world needs more creatives in it. The world progresses via creativity. Whether…
Why Won’t the Annoying Brain Weasels in My Head Shut Up?
Do you have chittering brain weasels messing with you? Photo by Hello I'm Nik on Unsplash Confession time. While I can put on an excellent façade of confidence and self-assurance…
How Do I Get Myself Back Writing into the Flow, Yo?
Some days you flow better than others with your work. Photo by frank mckenna on Unsplash Now that I’ve completed my Void Incursion sci-fi series – apart from editing and…
How Do Nonfiction Works Directly Connect to Works of Fiction?
How my nonfiction and fiction connect define my overall brand. Photo by Van Tay Media on Unsplash I began writing fiction some forty years ago. I was 9. That first…
What Does the Ideal Member of my Target Audience Look Like?
Exploring the process of homing in on my target audience. Photo by Thomas Evans on Unsplash Realizing some of my limitations regarding marketing my brand – and taking a direction…
How Do I Combat (ADOS) Attention Deficit Ooooh-Shiny Syndrome and Keep Writing?
Sometimes it feels like the work to keep writing really is akin to combat. Photo by Nubelson Fernandes on Unsplash I do not suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention…
Why Does Inclusivity Matter to Sci-fi and Fantasy?
Because even as niche genres – inclusivity literally includes everyone. Fantasy images from Pinterest. Thank you to the artists for creating these! Lots of the “fanboys” love to whine and/or…