Does What You Read Impact What You Write?
What you read will impact what you write in various ways. Photo by Dollar Gill on Unsplash When I started to read daily, I chose a specific time so that…
What Might the Future of Writing, Creativity, and the Reality of AI Look Like?
The future is here. AI is gaining prominence. What will that mean? Photo by Andrea De Santis on Unsplash I started my journey as a creative writer when I was…
How Is Having Discipline Different from Perfect Practice?
Confusing discipline with perfect practice is an easy mistake to make. Photo by Emma Simpson on Unsplash Discipline is a word that goes tossed around a lot, in variable mediums.…
Who Reads Anything That I Write, and Does it Really Matter?
Blogs, business, fiction – who reads what I write, and does it matter? Photo by Chris Benson on Unsplash First and foremost, I’m a storyteller. During the 50 years I’ve…
The Ongoing Process of Editing is Not My Favorite Thing – But A Good Thing
There is editing to be done – and that means doing it. Photo by Denise Jans on Unsplash As I’ve been working on Savagespace, I’ve been finishing one book, then…
Should You Share Your Art With A Select Few Before Sharing with Many?
A select few can offer useful critiques and suggestions to improve your art. Photo by Alexis Brown on Unsplash I was recently offered the opportunity to be an advanced reader…
Should You Review Indie-Author Books Even When You Can’t Give 5-Stars?
Short answer – yes. But strive to keep the review constructive. Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash I have no idea why I came across a book I recently completed.…
Do You Freely Share Your Artistic Skills and Talents or Hold Back?
Sharing your skills and talents can be both exciting and terrifying. Photo by Sir Manuel on Unsplash Everyone is a creator. But what that means is wildly variable. What most…
Finishing is Better than Not – But You Won’t Always Finish What You Start
Finishing your book, painting, or whatever is better than not finishing – but you won’t always finish. Photo by Eden Constantino on Unsplash This weekend, before going out of town,…
Are You Getting Paid What You Are Worth for Your Art?
Author, painter, sculptor, or any other form of artist – do you get paid what you’re worth? Photo by Nohe Pereira on Unsplash This question is not just for artists.…