I’m a big believer in research as a key part of writing, regardless of what you write. It’s funny, because I’ve heard people– in talking about writing fantasy or sci-fi– […]
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Always More To Be Thankful For
So, today’s post will be brief, because, you know, it’s today, and I’ve got a lot to do in the kitchen. On the theme of who or what to be […]
Read morePerils of the Writer: Composing the Symphony vs. Plot Jazz
In any long term creative endeavor, there is a limit to how much you can really plan out ahead of time. Of course, you can always make detailed outlines, but […]
Read moreCreative Outlets That Aren’t Writing
One can’t just pound out words for eight hours a day, five days a week. Well, maybe some people can, but I sure can’t. So what else do I do […]
Read morePerils of the Writer: The Horrors of the Trunked Novels
I like to remind people that getting to the point where I am, with two novels coming out next year with a major publisher, was a journey. Before I even […]
Read morePerils of the Writer: Deadlines and Schedules
I’m a big believer in a regular writing schedule. Find a time of day that works best for you, carve that time out, and affix yourself to a chair and […]
Read moreThoughts on My Online Presence
There’s something strangely meta about writing about my online presence here, as this is part of my online presence. My blog-writing is more or less the centerpiece of it. Managing […]
Read moreWriting Is Never Working Alone
I like to use my “go down into the word mines” analogy about writing, as if it presents this image of me as this lonely old prospector, heading down into […]
Read morePerils of the Writer: Riddles, Puzzles and Games
There is something alluring to putting a riddle in your story, especially in fantasy. Heck, that goes back to The Hobbit and the riddle game between Bilbo and Gollum. But […]
Read morePerils of the Writer: Putting Yourself on the Market
More than once, I’ve had people speak to me of “marketing” like it was something separate from “promoting”. I’m a writer, not a marketer or promoter or advertiser, so I […]
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