How do I Sell More Books?
Is there a point where I decide I can’t sell more books and quit? Photo by Noralí Nayla on Unsplash It’s been about a year since I began to completely…
The Beauty of World-Building
You have tons of options when world-building – both as a pantser and as a planner. Photo by Daniel Thomas on Unsplash My primary love in writing is sci-fi and…
Deconstructing a Metaphor: Different Boats – Same Storm
Artists tend to ride the same storm in different boats – but the metaphor has merit. Photo by Jean-Pierre Brungs on Unsplash Artist is a broad term. It covers a…
I Am Not Nobody
Just because I am not a known quantity – I am not nobody. Photo by Marius Ciutacu on Unsplash There are a lot of well-known authors out there. Many write…
Finding and Forming Communities
Communities are important for people who live inside their heads. Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash Many artists – particularly writers, painters, sculptors, woodworkers, and the like – mostly work…
Artist is Risky Business
Choosing to be a professional artist has some unique challenges. Photo by Maahid Photos on Unsplash All my career choices have been artistic. In one form or another, I was…
The Pace You Set is the Right Pace
The speed you do your work at is the pace that’s right for you. Photo by Thom Milkovic on Unsplash For a long time, apart from regular blogs, my writing…
Don’t Fear Sharing Your Imagination
Never fear – but embrace your imagination. Photo by Tetiana SHYSHKINA on Unsplash Even the most fictional notion of the imagination can change the world. All the modern technology that…
Strategy and Tactics and the Arts
Strategy and tactics are surprisingly important to the arts. Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash Many people look at arts and artists and form an immediate judgment. Weak. Unattached. Odd.…
Choosing Names, Titles, and So On
When it comes to fiction, names and titles can be challenging Photo by ConvertKit on Unsplash When I began my fantasy series in 1998, I initially referred to it simply…