As promised, a further update. I’ve not gotten nearly as far as I would have liked on my book the … More
Category: writing
Neil Gaiman Says Write
I’m stuck tonight. It’s no use fighting it. Inspiration is an insipid mistress, and I can’t keep her fancy for … More
Writing Versus Editing
One of the biggest things I struggle with in my writing is this: writing versus editing. I am something of … More
Milestones and Motivation
“Discipline, after all, is motivation when you’re not motivated.” ~ Kenji Crosland I came across this quote after hitting a milestone in … More
Nobody Tells Beginners…
I recently came across a video by Ira Glass (this video: http://vimeo.com/24715531) and he talks briefly about what it’s like for … More
A Game of Drones
Of the many challenges I’ve faced as an writer, perhaps the greatest has been merging my love of classical literature … More
Shaping Characters
It’s been a pretty busy week, but I managed to set some time aside and really dig back into my … More
Author’s Anonymous
It’s a funny world to live in, being a writer. I’m sure painters and engineers feel the same way. Looking … More
The Little Pleasures
I’m sure it’s been remarked upon before, but after setting down the proverbial pen for the evening, I realised that … More
Your Platform
So I guess I’m someone who’s a bit old fashioned when it comes to writing a book. I don’t have … More