There is No Right or Wrong in the Creative Process
There’s only creating or not creating. Photo by Sarah Brown on Unsplash My writing style has changed in multiple ways over the years. Some of this reflects things I’ve learned…
The Brutality of Editing
You write it, you edit it, then you cut it. Photo by SEO Galaxy on Unsplash In Hollywood, there’s a phrase I think most people are familiar with. It’s “Left…
What Does Overthinking Look Like and What Can You Do About It?
As a creative, this can manifest itself in multiple forms. Photo by Kvalifik on Unsplash Every creative has their own process. No two writers, painters, sculptors, chefs, or other artists…
The Challenge of Balancing Multiple Worlds
When you work as a creator on more than one project at a time. Photo by Yi Liu on Unsplash As a storyteller, one of the things I take great…
Can I Still Run with Half an Idea?
Half an idea is better than no idea. Photo by Adrian Dascal on Unsplash About 6 months ago, I had a vague story idea pop into my head. This would…
My Personal Creative Process Info Dump
I’m sharing many thoughts on many topics. Photo by Kaja Sariwating on Unsplash Perhaps, with this being the end of the year, I’m feeling introspective. Or maybe there’s just been…
How Do I Reconcile the Creative Process with My Brand?
Being an indie-author requires being a brand and business, too. Photo by Hannah Olinger on Unsplash Not so long ago, the only way to publish a book and make money…
Does a Blank Canvas or Page During Your Creative Process Ever Frighten You?
This is perfectly normal, and something I think all creatives encounter. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash I’ve never met another artist, writer, painter, woodworker, or any other type of…
Who Reads Anything That I Write, and Does it Really Matter?
Blogs, business, fiction – who reads what I write, and does it matter? Photo by Chris Benson on Unsplash First and foremost, I’m a storyteller. During the 50 years I’ve…
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…