Failing again. Failing better.
So in my day job, I spend my time doing lots of writing and editing. When I write, it’s really not a big deal for me to produce a rough draft and then work to improve it. I know this rough draft is really just outline 2.0. So I don’t get that worked up about…
So what is it I’m committing to? Basically writing. I’ve spent a long time recently only jotting down a note, a detail, or a story idea. Or I’ve tweaked an outline or a character description. That’s at best. More typically, I’ve usually ended my days with zero words written. And when I realize the size…
I know this blog has been pretty quiet lately, and I apologize. I’m back to freelancing/looking for a new job, so there’s been a lot of changes in my life. But I’ve decided it’s a great opportunity to also devote more energy toward self-improvement and creativity. Coincidentally, I recently was able to see Victoria (V.E.)…
Time for a very cliche bit of writerly whining, so feel free to keep reading, nodding your head all the way, or you can just wait until my next blog post. So as I mentioned recently, I started a new job in December, and since then, I’ve been trying different ways to rebalance my schedule.…
My latest article is up on Fantasy-Faction. It’s about the importance of reading like a writer. This is something that I still struggle to do because I so easily get swept away with a good story. It’s something I’m working on though, because it’s vital to improving my writing. I hope you enjoy it. Let…