Still, Again, and Always
I don’t know what the future holds, but I can tell you this for certain: still, again, and always, there will be cats to walk those roads with me.
Category: Writing Craft
Characters of Chaos: Crafting Responses to a Crumbling World
Late last month, right before I took my trip to Las Vegas, I hit a milestone in my life. I turned 30 years old. I’ve never been someone who’s been … Continue reading Characters of Chaos: Crafting Responses to a Crumbling World
Doctor Who and the Sin of Sloppy Storytelling
Warning to Whovians: This post contains spoilers for the most recent season, including this week’s episode. Warning to everyone else: You’re probably not going to care much about the particulars … Continue reading Doctor Who and the Sin of Sloppy Storytelling
The Call of NaNoWriMo: November Approaches
I don’t know about you, but I’m having a little trouble with the fact that it’s already well into October. My summer has been filled with activity – and … Continue reading The Call of NaNoWriMo: November Approaches
The Lightbulb Moment
Stop pulling. It was a striking thought, and one that sounded simple enough, though maybe it was a bit of a strange epiphany when it comes to archery. After all, … Continue reading The Lightbulb Moment
World Building 101: Four Steps for Designing the Fantasy Landscape
Whether you’re self-published, traditionally published, or just writing for yourself, all fantasy authors have one big thing in common: we all love being the omnipotent rulers of our own little … Continue reading World Building 101: Four Steps for Designing the Fantasy Landscape
The Top Ten Self-Publishing, Fantasy, and eBook Stories of 2014
Hey there, guys! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas (or at least a brief break from work/commuter traffic/annoying office mates, for those who didn’t celebrate). I don’t want … Continue reading The Top Ten Self-Publishing, Fantasy, and eBook Stories of 2014
Life After NaNoWriMo: Taking the First Look
Check out my feature in this month’s issue of Shelf Unbound Magazine, and take a look at all the winners of this year’s best indie book contest! And don’t forget … Continue reading Life After NaNoWriMo: Taking the First Look
The science of creativity: How the brain generates fiction
Wait, don’t run away! I know the pointlessly exaggerated competition between science nerds and humanities geeks might be kicking in right now, urging you to click the back button and … Continue reading The science of creativity: How the brain generates fiction
A farewell to ABNA: What contests and rejection can teach us
I won the first real writing contest I ever entered. In 11th grade, I submitted a poem hastily translated into French, to the Long Island Language Teachers Association’s annual competition, … Continue reading A farewell to ABNA: What contests and rejection can teach us
Worldbuilding 101: A Dastardly Plot
After running around like a chicken with my head cut off for the past couple of weeks, I finally had a little bit of time this past weekend to relax, … Continue reading Worldbuilding 101: A Dastardly Plot
Ten Author Archetypes You Couldn’t Avoid if You Tried
Authors are nothing if not introspective. We poke and prod at our inner consciousnesses, digging out nuggets of truth and wisdom and adolescent angst from the craggy seams of our … Continue reading Ten Author Archetypes You Couldn’t Avoid if You Tried
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