Don’t Hesitate – Create
The answer to “Should I make art?” is always YES. Photo by SwapnIl Dwivedi on Unsplash The world can never have too much art in it. Art in every form…
For the Love of the Game
Making art, like playing a sport, is all about passion. Photo by Ivan Pergasi on Unsplash I’ve met many people who find writing to be nothing but a chore. It’s…
Can I Write to Market Without Being a Hack?
That depends on multiple factors. Photo by Alejandro Escamilla on Unsplash What is a hack? Stephen Pressfield, in his brilliant book The War of Art, defines a hack as someone…
Is The Creation of Art An Expression of Passion?
Hell yes. Art and passion tend to be one and the same. Photo by Laura Esposito on Unsplash When I was very young – not quite 5 years old –…
Does it Sometimes Feel Like Your Identity as a Creator is a Struggle?
Struggling with identity tends to be a matter of active mindfulness. Photo by Ari He on Unsplash I wrote my first 50-page, hand-illustrated sci-fi novel when I was 9. The…
Do I Feel Some Not-So-Secret Shame for Pursuing My Art?
Short answer – Yes, I feel a sense of shame about it. But I’m not ashamed at all. Photo by Mike Kilcoyne on Unsplash Not everyone is built to work…
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…
Escape Through Fiction
The world is a crazy place. We all need an escape through fiction from time to time. Photo by James Michael Vallado on Unsplash Many of my childhood memories are…
Why Should You Read My Stuff?
I would love for you to read my stuff. But how do I get you interested? Photo by Michael L on Unsplash I have been writing for most of my…