Writing in a Pandemic
The world is a scary place these days. Not to mention it’s an isolating place. We’re all facing levels of stress, scarcity, and uncertainty (on personal, governmental, and economic levels)… Read more »
Category: Writing Tips & Career Advice
Part-Time Jobs for Writers
I’ve written before about why most authors have to supplement their incomes with day jobs. Most writers need another source of income (and insurance, in the US) because creative writing… Read more »
What Missing Puzzle Pieces Have Taught Me About Writing (And Life.)
I’ve written before about the many general benefits of jigsaw puzzles, and the lessons they can teach about writing. Today I want to talk about the joy of missing puzzle… Read more »
Why “Follow for Follow” is Garbage for Writers
If you’ve read this blog over the years, you’ll know that I have very little nice to say about social media, despite having tried everything under the sun to come… Read more »
Creativity Exercise: Take Your Characters Shopping
Characters are funny people for authors. We spend so much time with them, they often become real to us. However, the process of creating them, of determining their likes, dislikes,… Read more »