For me, this is so true. When I go looking for advice I’m actually looking for validation of my own ideas. I do something that I think will work and then I ask, “What do you think?” What I’m really… Read More ›
Notables
Writers & Reading
Not all writers are readers. It’s true. But it’s also horrific… Now, that’s not to say that these writers don’t write well or aren’t good storytellers but we all know that if you practice what you preach (read and write)… Read More ›
Writing Absolutes…
Absolute statements like the one above I abhor. Why? Because it’s not true. To me, this kind of thinking is as archaic as the pen resting on the page. While I will agree that if you enjoy writing you will… Read More ›
Writing Battles Won & Lost
As NaNoWriMo scrapes hundreds of thousands of souls as it comes to a close this weekend, it’s important to note that not everyone’s goal has been to write 50K. To “win” NaNo first and foremost it’s about picking up the… Read More ›
Do You Need Validation?
The thing about writing is if you’re looking for any kind of validation that doesn’t stem from within… fans, fame, fortune… more than 90% of the time you won’t get it. Being a writer, an author really, is about passion… Read More ›
The Writing Trap
What’s the trap? Getting stuck in a rut… Writing the same story or character over and over and over again just because it “sells” or it’s “what my fans want” or “it’s all I’ve ever known.” As writers we need… Read More ›
Perception & Publishing
I was at an author event last night, run by my local library, and a woman who writes science fiction – like me – was talking to me about my experiences with getting published. When I asked if she considered… Read More ›
Public Perception & Writing
A writer’s audience is his reader… With NaNoWriMo inching ever closer I’ve mentioned to a few friends that I’m going to participate this year. “NaNo-what?” is the common response. I remember I felt that way too when I first learned… Read More ›
Focus Your Imagination
This idea resonates most with me regarding trying to force yourself to create – either in a vacuum or pushing ideas that have little to no passion. I don’t know how many advice pages I’ve read, or quotes for that… Read More ›
How Do You Cook Your Characters?
As with any of the arts, I believe this quote rings true. I’ve been mulling over the idea of how we, authors, create characters and I’ve found that I quite like the idea of “cooking” them – Some of us… Read More ›
