Step One: Write. Step Two: Edit. Step Three: Profit?
Sadly, step three (Profit) requires more steps – and some other intangibles. Photo by Frank Busch on Unsplash Since 2013, I have self-published 17 books in total on Amazon. Five…
Why and How Do I Think Sci-Fi and Fantasy Appeal to Us?
Why does anything appeal to us? I’m sharing my thoughts on the appeal of sci-fi and fantasy. Photo by Jay on Unsplash I was not quite five years old. My…
There Are Challenges to Being More Than One Writer at a Time
I am not one writer – I’m two or three writers in one. Photo by Andraz Lazic on Unsplash Did you know that I have two completely separate Amazon author…
How Might You Let Your Art Flow Through You This New Year?
With the new year, what new art are you doing? Photo by russn_fckr on Unsplash Welcome to 2022. Happy New Year! For many people, a new year represents some sort…
Why I Can’t Quit the Writing Life Even If I Think I Should
This is a good thing. Writing is in my blood. To quit is not an option. Photo by Adam Satria on Unsplash The first sci-fi novel I wrote when I…
Does Creative Work Make the World a Better Place?
I firmly believe that yes, creative work makes the world a better place. Photo by Al ghazali on Unsplash Everyone can be a creative. Everyone. But there are all kinds…
Is There Something Valuable Offered to the World in my Writing?
I believe that my writing offers something valuable on various levels. Photo by Matthew LeJune on Unsplash The things that we do all have value to someone. Sometimes they value…
Is One of the Ancient 9 Your Personal Creative Muse?
I sometimes wonder which – if any – of the muses speaks to me. The Nine Muses by Carlos Dorrien. Photo by MJ Blehart. The muse is upon me! I…
With Only a Few Readers, Can I Still Call Myself a Writer?
Do readers make the writer? I’d bet I am not the only one who ponders this. Photo by Vivi Bzk on Unsplash First and foremost – thank you. Thank you…
The Satisfaction of a Completed Story Plan
I had no concept of how writing from a plan would be this fulfilling. The author's perspective where it all comes together. Last year, I started a new goal. As…