When returning to unfinished works, recognize there’s been change. I began writing what would become my fantasy series, The Source Chronicles, in 1998. A lot of work went into it, and before long I had completed the first three books. That, of course, led to the series becoming 5 books (instead of the original planned 4), but that’s neither here nor there. I started to work on the 4th book, Guardians, in 2009, eleven years
The question of “selling out” can get convoluted. There is an impression that someone who writes for money – or does anything else for money – is a sellout. This notion, unfortunately, has created the idea of the starving artist. There is this concept of nobility that comes of art for art’s sake without remuneration. Let me just put this out here: That’s a crock of shit. The “nobility” many believe comes of keeping their
Why do reissues and renovations of your work? I am a product of the 70s and 80s. I saw Star Wars (sorry, to me it’s not Episode IV – A New Hope, it’s just Star Wars) in 1977 when I was almost 5. That made a lasting impression on me – and inspired me to become a sci-fi and fantasy writer. It thrilled me to see this film – and the subsequent movies, books, cartoons,
Sometimes an idea doesn’t fully form, or change alters your project. Thus, it’s okay to step away. One of the primary pieces of advice I give to any writer (or practitioner of a creative art of any sort) is to keep at it. Don’t stop, don’t let fear prevent you from making something in your dreams real. For a lot of people, this is necessary advice. For every published author there are probably hundreds, if
When it comes to fiction, names and titles can be challenging When I began my fantasy series in 1998, I initially referred to it simply as my fantasy story (and given the restrictions in naming .doc files in Word, then, it was an awkward name). Then, as I realized I had a LOT of characters, a lot of places – and a lot of names – I opened a glossary file. I called it Fantasy
You are not just here to survive – but to thrive. Thus, your voice should be heard. For creatives, this presents unique challenges. Artists tend to face different challenges than hobbyists. The difference is that when you practice art as a hobby – writing, painting, sculpting, and so forth – there’s no pressure to share it or mold it for consumption on the part of anyone but you. When art is your vocation – new
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