So You Want To Be A Writer?

So You Want To Be A Writer? Now’s the time The primary difference between aspiring authors and actual writers is … More

Lasers, 8 o’clock, Day 1!

Lasers, 8 o’clock, day 1!

Okay, maybe more like 1pm, today! Wish me luck!

Types of Writers and 10 Tips For Joining A Writer’s Group

I’ve heard myths of writers who produce amazing works from within a vacuum.

Writing can be very solitary work. You, the keyboard, and the depths of your imagination. It’s easy to feel like you’re locked away from the world — or perhaps escaping from the world — while you craft the story you want to tell.

It doesn’t have to be that way.

How Success Blinds Us

For every success story, there are a plenitude of failures you never hear about.

I’ve been reading a few essays recently on survivor bias, (including a blogpost I can’t find), and they’ve reminded me that if I only read published work, I’m not seeing the failures.

How Can I Be a Writer, I’m Not _______

I don’t look like society’s image of a writer.

The #1 Reason I Won’t Let You Read My Manuscript

I’ve been blessed with many supportive and encouraging friends and family. Many of whom have offered, asked, or begged to … More

When Your Rough Draft Is Really Rough

When Your Rough Draft is Really Rough The Truth About My Rough Draft Friday night, I wrote 3,560 words and … More

Editing: The Path Is a Spiral

When writing, you know when you’ve hit your target word count for the day or the novel.

What’s hard is knowing when you’ve finished editing a page.

Craft versus Professionalism

“NaNo isn’t about craft, it’s about professionalism.”