How Many Worlds Do You Think That You Have in Your Head?
I can’t tell you just how many worlds are in mine. And this includes the “real” world, too. Photo by note thanun on Unsplash I’ve been in love with sci-fi…
Do You Wing it, Or Do You Create a Plan to Do It?
There is something to be said for both choosing to wing it and planning. Photo by Daria Nepriakhina 🇺🇦 on Unsplash For most of my writing career, I have been…
Why Won’t the Annoying Brain Weasels in My Head Shut Up?
Do you have chittering brain weasels messing with you? Photo by Hello I'm Nik on Unsplash Confession time. While I can put on an excellent façade of confidence and self-assurance…
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…
Am I Teetering on the Brink and About to Fall or Fly?
That’s the question – fall or fly? Photo by Mohamed Nohassi on Unsplash One of my favorite sayings, usually attributed to Zen but said by John Burroughs, is, “Leap and…
Will Web 3.0 and the Metaverse Impact Writers, Artists, and Creatives?
Web 3.0 and the Metaverse will impact everyone – but how could take lots of forms. Photo by ThisisEngineering RAEng on Unsplash For many people, the notion of Web 3.0…
It is Really Work?
Yes, writing is really work. The author at work There are some who’ve told me to get a real job. Sometimes not in so many words. Other times, rather directly.…
Explaining Yourself Isn’t Necessary
Sometimes a question answered still requires unnecessarily explaining yourself. Photo by Avi Richards on Unsplash Every adult I know gets asked the following question: What do you do for a…
Choose Your Own Adventure
As any flavor of artist, you get to choose your own adventure. Photo by MJ Blehart When I was a kid, there were these books called Choose Your Own Adventure.…
Don’t Beat Yourself Up for Not Working
Our mindset, when it comes to working, is terribly skewed. Photo by Sebastian Herrmann on Unsplash I set a goal for myself to write a minimum of one blog post/article…