Returning to Unfinished Works
When returning to unfinished works, recognize there’s been change. New covers by Starla Huchton I began writing what would become my fantasy series, The Source Chronicles, in 1998. A lot…
Are You a Sell-Out if You Get Paid?
The question of "selling out" can get convoluted. Photo by Travis Essinger on Unsplash There is an impression that someone who writes for money – or does anything else for…
Getting Back on Track
Sometimes life goes off the rails. Getting back on track takes work. Photo by Antoine Beauvillain on Unsplash Over the past 2 weeks, for no discernable reason, I’ve been less…
Never Let Fear Stop You
Fear will lie to you a lot. But don’t let it stop your work. Photo by Zohre Nemati on Unsplash Over the last year or so, I’ve joined several groups…
How Do You Practice Persistence?
Persistence is the key to accomplishing everything. But how does it work? Photo by Marcelo Novais on Unsplash When I was younger, I jokingly referred to myself, more than once,…
Content is King
Ignoring content will be to your detriment. Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash Yes, I write a lot. I blog 6 days a week, plus my podcast and my fiction…
The Work/Life Balance
Even as an independent, self-employed writer – striking the work/life balance is a necessity. While there are obligations I need to meet to contribute to my household, for the most…
Creating a Routine
Creating a routine for myself has not always been my strong suit. Over the years, I have worked in fits and starts to create a routine. While I have achieved…
Art and Money
Learning not to be afraid of money and its relationship to your art. When you do a hobby, it is entirely for your own edification. You do the thing you…
When a Pantser Starts Plotting
How does someone who normally isn’t into plotting plot out a book? I have an idea. After watching The Clone Wars (finally) I had an intriguing thought. What if you…