[From the Archive] Writing Reality
Shana Swendson, author of the Enchanted, Inc. series, did a bit in her journal a few weeks back about the “Unreality” of writerly life on television. I will barely touch on this, so go read her insights on it. It’s both amusing and too, too true. And it comes up now because I’m in the […]
[From the Archive] Chicken and Egg
This week’s archived post — and a short caveat on Time Management… Time Management is kinda like praying for patience… be careful what you ask for, if you want to improve your Time Management skills, you’ll be put in situations where you NEED to improve your Time Management Skills… just saying… —- If you ask […]
[From the Archive] Breaking the Rut
Last week I talked about writer’s block. This week I think I’ll talk about getting back on track. It’s all well and good to mention things that combat writer’s block, but when you’re really good and discombobulated, it’s difficult to pull yourself out of the spiral and get back to the job of writing. I […]
[From the Archive] Breaking the Rut
Hey, look, I remembered… 😎 — Last week I talked about writer’s block. This week I think I’ll talk about getting back on track. It’s all well and good to mention things that combat writer’s block, but when you’re really good and discombobulated, it’s difficult to pull yourself out of the spiral and get back […]
[From the Archive] The Aliens Ate My Homework
This was from a while back… Enjoy the distraction. It’s the Holidays after all, and we all need a bit of distraction. You can thank Facebook for this week’s article. My friends there are responsible for this idea – mostly because I had none of my own. It’s been one of those weeks. The Plot […]
[From the Archive] Make ‘Em Laugh
Make ’em… Make ’em laugh Don’t you know everyone wants to laugh These are key words in one of my favorite Singing in the Rain songs done by Donald O’Connor. And it’s true with writing as well. Humor is one of the perennial favorites in literature. It’s also one of the hardest genres to write […]
[From the Archive] Where Do You Get Your Ideas?
“Where do you get your ideas?” Every writer down through history has been asked this question – many, countless times – throughout their careers. Each time the answer is both the same and different. Everywhere. Ideas for stories come in all shapes and forms. Many writers even have “pet” names for them like: Plot Bunnies, […]
[From the Archive] Playing Well With Others: Collaborations
In that vein… Frank Page of Bob The Squirrel has been SO RIGHT ON this week… And geez, I’ve got to be more consistent with this… This week’s archive post… Do you play well with others? Do you like symbiotic relationships which can lead to amazing new vistas of creative endeavors? Are you an inherent […]
[From the Archive] A New Star in Publishing
Originally published in 2009 – the books mentioned have been released and are available… The publishing industry felt a huge blow rock its foundations in December 2008. Many of the Big Houses felt a whole restructure which slashed staff, budgets, and acquisitions, sending many authors and other industry professionals into a tailspin. However, as the […]
[From the Archive] Successfully Networking at a Convention
Many times new – and even moderately successful – writers and artists ask the same question: “How do you network at a convention?” For many, the answer comes in forms of “Don’ts” • Don’t be a jerk. (Seriously. Nothing makes a worse impression than showing your butt.) • Don’t hover. (Stalkers rarely gain anything other […]