Writing Fatigue (and what to do about it)
This month is not about producing something publishable. It's about teaching yourself to just keep writing, to ignore the inner editor, and to let yourself just spill words onto the page.
Notte Snippet
The tower was filled with breaking. Breaking wills, breaking minds, breaking cries. At every turn, every landing, even every stairwell, Saqalu draped and twisted, wings out, faces stretched, and if they were aware of me at all, they told me to run.
Snippet for August (and a personal update)
Flames dance thanks to exothermic reactions, a process that releases energy to its surroundings in the form of heat and light. So did she.
Notte Snippet for May, 2018
She sort of… skipped, boots barely touching the treacherous ground, keeping on her feet even as I slipped and staggered and relied solely on her grip to keep me on mine.
Pearl’s Bottom
Yet another snippet from Notte! Unedited, messy, etc. Enjoy! Horse's instructions seemed simple: I was to find the city of Mercy; to locate the inn called Pearl's Bottom; to rent…
Your Trajectory Is Not Fixed
Here's a lie I'll bet you've been told: "You have to figure out what you want to do before it's too late."
An Uncomfortable Truth (About Writing)
Fellow writer, this will not feel good to read, but it is VERY IMPORTANT.
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?
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.