Do All Creatives Second-Guess Their Work?
Maybe, maybe not. I know that I do. Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash I’ve self-published a dozen books, sci-fi, fantasy, and Steampunk. As of this writing, I have 4…
When You’re Living in A Dystopia Why is Writing Fiction Challenging?
I am not a fan of the growing dystopia that is our world today. Photo by Alex Motoc on Unsplash As a reader of sci-fi, I’ve enjoyed many dystopian stories,…
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…
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…
Divide and Conquer on a Personal Level
Choosing to divide and conquer for ourselves can be empowering. Photo by Kristin Snippe on Unsplash Let me clarify this right at the start. When it comes to the Big…
Artist is Risky Business
Choosing to be a professional artist has some unique challenges. Photo by Maahid Photos on Unsplash All my career choices have been artistic. In one form or another, I was…
Sink or Swim?
You always get to choose to sink or swim. Photo by Todd Quackenbush on Unsplash Probably the biggest certainty in life is the uncertainty of life. Take it from me…
Why Do You Choose the Words You Use?
You get to choose the words you desire to use. Some may disbelieve, but you can have a lot of fun with words. I cannot imagine being unable to read.…
Writing About Mindfulness
This is a wide topic with many possible approaches. When I began to blog regularly seven-and-a-half years ago, I started out with an idea I called Pathwalking. This philosophy I…
How do I Declutter Inside and Out?
Decluttering your space is a step towards better being able to declutter your mind. I own a lot of paperbacks. Also, I tend not to reread my books. While meditating…