The Work/Life Balance
Even as an independent, self-employed writer – striking the work/life balance is a necessity. While there are obligations I need to meet to contribute to my household, for the most…
Do No Harm But Take No Shit
Some days, you need to push – do no harm but take no shit in the process. Some people are bad at standing up for themselves. They will back down…
Creating a Routine
Creating a routine for myself has not always been my strong suit. Over the years, I have worked in fits and starts to create a routine. While I have achieved…
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…
Nobody can Do it All
I can’t do it all. But that just means I need to delegate. When it comes to my brand as an artist, I am a creator. I’m a writer, editor,…
Working from a Plan: Progress Report
I had no idea working from a plan could so drastically increase my productivity. For most of my life as a writer, I have been a pantser. My friend and…
Producing Quality and Quantity
Defining quality and quantity and the balance between them. When it comes to producing anything at all, the argument has always existed about quality and quantity. Normally these are placed…
The Business of the Arts
As a self-published author, I am my own business. That presents numerous challenges. The business end of being an artist comes with a lot of complex needs and issues. I,…
The Power of the Word Count
Word count lets me better quantify how much writing I am doing. What does a writer do? They write, of course. Over the years, I have played with being a…