Writing every day can be contagious, it turns out. My youngest son, now seven years old, has watched me diligently work on my manuscript. Something must have cliqued in his mind because he asked me how to write. Luckily, Santa graced him with a laptop last year, so I had him bring it over toContinue reading “Unexpectedly Contagious”
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What We Can Glean from the Rabbit Hole
On July 22nd of last year, I boldly proclaimed Silence is a Rabbit Hole. But what was I getting at, exactly? By the end of the aforementioned article, I’d posted a confusing little comic page layered with esoteric meaning, promising to revisit it once we explore some of what that artist was trying to maliciouslyContinue reading “What We Can Glean from the Rabbit Hole”
Why Is Writing So Damn Hard?: My Ongoing Battle With Writer’s Block
By far, the most frustrating thing I’ve ever had to deal with as a writer is figuring out why I’m not writing. When I think about how long some of my writing droughts have been, it makes me want to tear my hair out and cringe. Few people have dealt with writer’s block on theContinue reading “Why Is Writing So Damn Hard?: My Ongoing Battle With Writer’s Block”
What Projects Am I Working On?
We’ve established that I enjoy writing fantasy. So what are some of the projects I’m working on? Chio Pino: A Reverse Retelling of Pinocchio (Novelette/Dark Fairytale) This is a dark retelling of Pinocchio in reverse. Instead of being about a puppet that turns into a real boy, it’s about a girl who turns into aContinue reading “What Projects Am I Working On?”
Why Do We Need Fantasy?
In case it wasn’t clear, fantasy is special to me. I mentioned a few reasons why in the previous post, but there’s so much more to talk about. People, whether they admit it or not, have a deeply ingrained need to see stories that are meaningful, and fantasy is an excellent vehicle to deliver suchContinue reading “Why Do We Need Fantasy?”
Why is Fantasy Special?
Fiction has a burden that non-fiction doesn’t: It has to go the extra mile in order to sell itself. It has to seem real. Fantasy, doubly so. But if fantasy succeeds at this, it has the power to sweep you away to somewhere special. You’ll feel like you’ve visited a land far more fascinating thanContinue reading “Why is Fantasy Special?”
What Do I Write?
We’ve established that I want to write and publish a novel, and that I write fiction. But what kind of fiction? High fantasy. Dark fantasy. Fairytale fantasy as well. Fantasy is where my artistic passion leads me time and time again. I firmly believe there’s not a story out there that can’t be improved withContinue reading “What Do I Write?”
0 Books to 0k
Some folks claim to be “beastmode” writers. That’s not me. But I’m in a group called “20 Books to 50k”, and the high energy there is palpable. I can’t decide if being in that group is more inspiring than intimidating, though I’ve definitely picked up some good industry tips along the way. For those unfamiliar,Continue reading “0 Books to 0k”
The Dangers of Blogging (for a Writer)
Writers want to be read, and blogs achieve that goal… …which can be a problem if you want to appear in print someday. Having run a blog in the past, I know too well that logging in, drafting a post, and deciding you’re done for the day is an easy trap to fall into. ForContinue reading “The Dangers of Blogging (for a Writer)”
Searching for Inspiration: My Neighbor’s Massive Tree
This mighty thing is an Australian Elm. I bought my house back in 2009, and the romantic in me imagined this Shire-like scenery would be the key to finally igniting my passion for writing. It may be pretty to look at, but its canopy spans half a block. It can be a real nuisance. LivingContinue reading “Searching for Inspiration: My Neighbor’s Massive Tree”
Nick Enlowe 