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
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Review: What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
This was definitely a different sort of memoir. I listened to this as an audio book, performed by Ray Porter and translated by Phillip Gabriel. This was the first thing that I have read from Haruki Murakami and I enjoyed it, even if his thoughts and reflections became tedious and more vague than anything truly … Continue reading Review: What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
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
Music For Your Writing
I've been wanting to share with you all something that I've been working on for awhile, which is my very own curated sci-fi playlist! It's nowhere near complete, but I've started it and it contains a lot of my favorite soundtracks and soundscapes to listen to while I write. I'm gearing up for a renewed … Continue reading Music For Your Writing
Sailing Back to Earthsea
People who deny the existence of dragons are often eaten by dragons. From within. Ursula K. Le Guin I'm sure that by the time you read this you'll have heard the news that Ursula K. Le Guin has passed at age 88 in her home. May she rest among the worlds of her making. I didn't … Continue reading Sailing Back to Earthsea
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: The Lightning Stenography Device
THE LIGHTNING STENOGRAPHY DEVICE, by M. F. Sullivan, is a book that bleeds into a rather "meta" realm of literature. One of the main protagonists is an author who dabbles with the invention of the same name as the title. For those familiar with science fiction, fantasy, or speculative fiction, this may not be your … Continue reading Review: The Lightning Stenography Device
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)
