In the end, if you want to make money, you must run a business. This article explores a recent business decision I made which ran against my creative vision.
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The Writing Zone: Stage 14 - Do Writers Need a Blog?
Writing our stories consume much of our time as it is. Do the benefits of blogging outweigh the cost? Why should a writer blog?
My Editor Is Awesome*
On 5/31 Kim Chance, my editor, returned my book, complete with her recommendations. Come experience the rollercoaster of emotions I had when digesting her words.
Writing Through the Doubt
I’ve hit my share of mental roadblocks during the writing and editing process. What can you do to break those feelings of doubt?
Writing Horror for the First Time
Thoughts on writing a horror short story for the first time, and some differences between sci-fi and horror.
The Writing Zone: Stage 9 - Inspiration from Music
Do you find music and books to be united as much as music and movies, or music and video games?
Writing in Groups
Writing a novel can be a lonely experience, but it doesn't have to be. Today I share my experience as I started attending groups where everyone is focused on one goal: Complete their manuscript!
404: Blog Post Not Found
This isn't really an error page, but it's my way of saying that I don't have much of a blog post to share today. Come and learn, in what will likely be the shortest post you'll ever read here, what happened over the last two weeks.
The Writing Zone: Stage 2
Stage 2 of my "Writing Zone" series. Today, I talk about having the right state of mind for writing, and what that can look like.
The Writing Zone: Stage 1
A lot of elements goes into writing a book, especially the space in which you write. Today, I'll be sharing details on the room I've designated as the birthplace of my novel, along with some of the tools I'm using to manage the entire project.