Experiments in Sales: Draft2Digital
I got so many requests for books on outside Amazon that I decided to give Draft2Digital a try again. Here are the results.
Keep Going (Just Like Pixar)
Two of my favorite go-to videos when I'm feeling down about writing. Take a few minutes and watch. Your heart will thank you.
Lose the Guilt: You Don’t Have to Write Every Day
For those of us who need to write, there's good news: you can still be a writer even if you can't write every day.
You Can Do This
Bad Crap is happening. No matter where any of us fall on the political spectrum, we can see that. It's frightening. It hijacks imagination and energy, leaving only fear. So what's a creator to do?
We Need Strong Women in Fiction
I didn't grow up seeing strong women represented - and neither did the rest of my generation. There was a cost.
It’s okay if someone doesn’t like your book
Fellow writer, this is an important fact: It's okay if someone doesn't like your book.
Finding Time to Write
Bad news: you will never FIND time to write. Good news: there is still hope for you, struggling writer.
Neil Gaiman’s Writing Rules (In Wallpaper Form)
May these encourage your creativity, whatever else you do. Enjoy!
Awesome Writing Quotes (For those days when you need a boost)
A ton of writer’s quotes to help you get through it all. Nothing fancy. Just encouragement. Enjoy!
“Don’t Waste Your Talent” and Other Lies
Are there times when you're unwilling to say you're a writer?
The Doubting Writer’s Manifesto
Bad thought-habits are hard to break. I know I'm not the only one who struggles with them. For all of us who must deal with poisonous doubts spewing from our abused subconscious, I present the Doubting Writer's Manifesto.
The Importance of Creativity When the World Goes Dim
Write. Paint. Create. Don't let the darkness of this world stop you. Every time you pick up the pen, you're pushing it back by inches.
Your Muse is a Liar, And This is a GOOD THING.
When your muse to you, it's giving you the tools to become a great writer. Let me show you how.
How to Kick 2017 in the Ass: WRITE.
This year, you need to write. The power you hold as a storyteller is without measure.
Everybody Hurts: How Forgiveness Applies to Your Character
Pain changes your character. It's important you know how that character handles it.
When Writers Freeze
Writer's freeze: when you know where you need to go, and maybe how to get there, but when you sit down to write it, your brain just stalls.
Location As a Character
Your location affects your other characters and plot every bit as much as your protagonist, antagonist, awesome sidekicks, eponymous heroes, or sarcastic love-interests.
Making Your Villain 3D: What’s His Favorite Food?
Weird question, isn't it? But if you don't know the answer, your characters might not be 3D.
A Better Way to Think About “Show, Don’t Tell”
This is a really simple, helpful way to understand "show, don't tell."