So, after the first four days of #Nanowrimo, I can tell that this is going to be a slog by the end. I'll be posting these updates every Tuesday until the end of the month, just to keep me accountable and keep you all updated. I'll have the stats from the past week posted below … Continue reading Nanowrimo Update #1
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A Small Reflection & Writing Stats
So, I'm going to do something different with this writing update and talk about how I started writing. I honestly haven't given it much thought, so this is as good as any to wax a bit on that escalation of events. This was also partly inspired by a friend who recently gave an update on … Continue reading A Small Reflection & Writing Stats
Writing as Work
So, I thought I had done a writing update almost three months ago, but apparently, I have not! I'm not sure that any of you truly care about these posts, but these are in a sense strictly for me to take stock, re-evaluate what's working, and to also update any of you that do care about … Continue reading Writing as Work
FUTURES: A Science Fiction Series (Updated 5.0)
So, I haven't really spoken about my forthcoming short story chapbook that is being released by Radix Media yet(announcement link is here), so I think I will finally talk about it in full. First, the quick and dirty on the FUTURES series: The Futures series explores critical contemporary issues in an imagined future. You’ll find … Continue reading FUTURES: A Science Fiction Series (Updated 5.0)
2019: Writing Ahead
This is another post that I have been dragging my feet on. It's funny since I had conceptualized what my goals were in December, but then after the 1st of the year, I've had to already begin adapting and creating new targets as more hurdles emerged. I guess that's just what happens right? So, looking … Continue reading 2019: Writing Ahead
Writing Life: Time Management
So, coming into this new year I have several goals and in order to reach these goals, I need to set aside time. Nothing special right? Well, for the writer **time** is a huge factor and one that some may not appreciate depending on your situation. Okay so let me set up what the usual … Continue reading Writing Life: Time Management
Review: Write Smart, Write Happy
WRITE SMART, WRITE HAPPY by Cheryl St. John is a fun and informative craft book on the writing life. There are all kinds of info chunks for the starting out writer and there are even a few tidbits for the longtime professional. The obvious emphasis is that writers should attempt to maintain a positive outlook … Continue reading Review: Write Smart, Write Happy
Review: Home (Binti, #2)
Okay, so I know I don't have a review posted for Nnedi Okorafor's, Binti, but I just have to gush about the sequel, Home for a second. And I really wanted this to be my last review of the year. First off. Wow. The Binti series is the first in a new wave of Afro-futurism that I've only recently … Continue reading Review: Home (Binti, #2)
Writing in Brevity: Shorts
Note: This piece was originally published on Medium.com by me on December 6th, 2016. I thought it would be good to post it again here. I've revised some small sections, but otherwise, it is the same article. *** So, over time, I’ve taken to the practice of writing shorter or even what you could call “micro” … Continue reading Writing in Brevity: Shorts
Coming Up For Air (Life Update)
I haven't really done one of these on this blog before, but I've decided it was a good time to start. I finally have a chance to write this, so I wanted to give my readers a sort of "check-in" with me. I will say first that I want to say thank you for reading … Continue reading Coming Up For Air (Life Update)
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