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Getting Comfortable with Getting Uncomfortable
Leaving the norm behind and stepping out of your comfort zone can be uncomfortable. The author meditating Since college, I have held a LOT of different jobs. I have been…
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…
The Challenge of Plausibility in Writing
When it comes to science fiction, plausibility is an interesting question. For the most part, the fiction I write is in one of three genres. Fantasy, science fiction, and Steampunk.…
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…
Do No Harm But Take No Shit
Some days, you need to push – do no harm but take no shit in the process. Some people are bad at standing up for themselves. They will back down…
Success in This Bizarre Year
What a bizarre year 2020 has been. However, it’s not been without success. When you look at the big picture of the outside world, you can’t miss how messed-up 2020…
For the Love of…
Doing what you love is not selfish or in any way inappropriate. Work should not eat your life away and make you miserable. And yet, many, many people buy this…
Non-Creative Overwhelm
As a creative, the non-creative aspects of the business of writing can be overwhelming. I am passionate about my art. More than that, though, I have taken my art and…
Spending Money to Make Money
Spending money in the interest of making money is never comfortable. I recently wrote about art and money, and my realization that I need to hire someone to do marketing…
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…