Going Forward
I’ve been somewhat quiet of late because I’m deciding on how I want to handle my public brand going forward.…
Tag: writing
Year of A Million Words Update 5: Regaining Equilibrium
I won’t lie. It’s not looking good for me. I spent most of April working on finishing up my MFA…
Crafting an Epic First Act with 4 Simple Parts
Storytelling is a complicated art. Perfection lies in nuances, and there’s a lot to think about. But crafting an epic…
4 Insights Into the Power of Fantasy Stories
What makes readers interested in fantasy stories? Where does the power of fantasy live? How can we harness it as…
6 Simple Tips to Write Great Characters (Without Tears)
Figuring out characters is tough for writers. You need a plot to tell a story, but without sympathetic characters the…
Year of a Million Words Update 4: You Can Do It!
I’ve written almost 100,000 words since my last update, and it’s been a little less than a month. In fact,…
Where to Place the Camera? Understanding Perspectives in Writing
People often compare perspective in writing to a film director choosing where to place the camera during a scene. This…
Can Your Writing Change the World?
Writing isn’t something to scoff at. It’s an endeavor and requires the respect due any craft. Even those of us…
Effort and Reward (Avoiding Burnout Part 1)
Have you ever burned out when working on a project? This might be because you didn’t consider effort and reward…
Ten Commandments of Showing Off (Part 3)
I’ve been working on this series to help people show off work, especially writing. Today we’re going to wrap up…