Writing Pros and Cons Depend on Your Goals
Lately I’ve been going through some sort of writing crisis. It’s not really writer’s block, but more of a flat out, “I don’t wanna,” kind of thing. I don’t know… Read more »
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Can You Step Away From the Publishing Rat Race?
Part of the reason I hated corporate life was that it always felt like some kind of crazy rat race to nowhere. You spend years chasing after promotions and advancement… Read more »
Fan Fiction: Fun, But Potentially Dangerous
Okay, today I want to talk about fan fiction. Fan fiction (or fanfic) is the practice of using the worlds and characters created by other writers in your own stories,… Read more »
Writing and Depression and the Wrong Line of Work
(Note: I actually wrote this piece a while ago, but didn’t have the guts to post it until now. The book in question is The Library of Absolution and it’s… Read more »
Income Diversification for Writers
“Income diversification” or “diverse income streams” are some of the fun buzzwords that personal finance wonks like to throw around. But what does it mean, and why is it important… Read more »
How Writing Changes Your Reading
One of the things no one tells you about becoming a writer is this: Writing changes your reading. It changes the way you read, how much you read, and your… Read more »
The Joy of Having Less Time
What’s the one thing we as humans always wish for more of? (Other than money.) Time. Everyone is always complaining about how they just need more time in the day/week/month…. Read more »
Writing Has a Learning Curve, Just Like Any Skill
This week I went to visit a new writer’s group. Quite a few people there were lamenting their latest rejections (as all writers do), but one person’s complaint really struck… Read more »
So You Want to Be a Freelance Writer? Some Ideas on Getting Started.
One of the questions I’m asked most often is, “How do I get started as a freelance writer?” Today I’m going to give you my answer, but be warned: There… Read more »
Better Writing Through Lego
And now for something a little different… It’s no secret that I’m a huge Lego fan. I have been ever since I was a kid, although I went through a… Read more »