Does What You Read Impact What You Write?
What you read will impact what you write in various ways. Photo by Dollar Gill on Unsplash When I started to read daily, I chose a specific time so that…
What Might the Future of Writing, Creativity, and the Reality of AI Look Like?
The future is here. AI is gaining prominence. What will that mean? Photo by Andrea De Santis on Unsplash I started my journey as a creative writer when I was…
Why Shouldn’t You Take Yourself and Your Art Too Seriously?
Because taking yourself too seriously denies you potential and possibilities. Photo by Fran on Unsplash You probably know somebody with little to no sense of humor. Likewise, you probably know…
How I’m Maintaining Momentum – Sharing My Creative Process
I’m creating many things – and today I share how I’m maintaining momentum along the way. Photo by Nick Morrison on Unsplash For the aspiring creators out there, I thought…
Should You Review Indie-Author Books Even When You Can’t Give 5-Stars?
Short answer – yes. But strive to keep the review constructive. Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash I have no idea why I came across a book I recently completed.…
Finishing is Better than Not – But You Won’t Always Finish What You Start
Finishing your book, painting, or whatever is better than not finishing – but you won’t always finish. Photo by Eden Constantino on Unsplash This weekend, before going out of town,…
What Did 2022 Look Like for Your Creative Endeavors?
Did you succeed with the creative endeavors you worked on? Photo by Kevin Jarrett on Unsplash Since I started to write full-time to live as a professional author, I’ve been…
Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Stories in the Queue?
Can you have too many stories in the queue? I don’t believe so - but your mileage may vary. Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash In September 2015, I began…
Can You Turn a Fleeting Idea Into A Creative Endeavor?
Yes, but you must do the work to make that fleeting idea into something more. Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash Have you ever had an idea that came and…
What’s The Best Advice I Can Offer Other Writers?
Since this comes up from time to time, I’m sharing advice I offer other writers. Photo by Klaudia Piaskowska on Unsplash On Facebook, I’m in multiple writing groups. No matter…