PinnedOut of the comfort zMy first blog post. I never thought I would find myself writing one of these, mostly because I had stereotypes in my head about the…Jan 27, 20211Jan 27, 20211
Read and Be Not AfraidI went on vacation this last week and saw this as the perfect opportunity to start a new book while I was on the plane. While I was working…Jun 23, 2021Jun 23, 2021
Why Worldbuilding MattersAs I have mentioned in previous articles, I am between drafts right now and have been spending a lot of that time worldbuilding. For those…Jun 11, 2021Jun 11, 2021
The Price of ExperienceA military science fiction short story. Content warning: War, violence, language, blood, war-related trauma.Jun 3, 2021Jun 3, 2021
My war with progressIt has been way too long since I was back here. To summarize, my book and work consumed me for the last few months along with whatever side…Jun 2, 2021Jun 2, 2021
Don’t stop writing until the curtain fallsI am getting closer. It’s so close I can almost taste it…. in six weeks or so. That’s how long I am aiming to finish my rough draft. I am…Feb 10, 2021Feb 10, 2021
Motivation vs. DisciplineFeeling the motivation to write is a high that I chase every time I sit down at the computer. That feeling or idea that demands to be put…Feb 4, 2021Feb 4, 2021
Writing a rough draft: Plotting Vs. PantsingThe rough draft, the ugly duckling, the lump of clay in dire need of shaping. How I loathe and love thee. I have never gotten past a rough…Feb 1, 20211Feb 1, 20211
A little contextSo before I get further down this rabbit hole, it would be a good idea to give you some context to what I will be talking about here. So…Jan 28, 20211Jan 28, 20211