Tag: observations
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Some Days Just Suck For Writing
Allow me to expound upon this point. Once upon a time, I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up. This means I looked into a variety of things. Some things I still wish I could do, but those doors are pretty much closed, now. But the writing door was still…
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An Apology
This is a maudlin’ post, very indirectly related to writing, so if you’d like to skip it, I totally understand. *** Time gives one perspective. Experience gives one insight. Experience makes for great writing fodder, because you can look back at all the people you knew over the years and re-diagnose their hang-ups while…
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Quantifiable Measurements
I find it odd that we try to measure such weird things. Like art. Art is not quantifiable. You either “get it” or you don’t. You either like it or you don’t. What I think is crap someone else thinks is awesome. We apply the same goofy measurements to writing. True, there is a difference…
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My Writing Process (1)
I’m starting this as I start working on Book 3 of my Fantasy Series (August 2015). I’ve tried writing it out before, but I keep forgetting all sorts of steps. I believe the fashionable term for my writing style is “organic,” but some call it disorganized. *** 1 – Get hit upside the head with…
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Contemplating Comebacks for When I am Phenomenally Famous
Or at least read by more than three friends. After I’m published. You know. Baby steps. But looking to the future never hurts. In theory. Some of the stuff I see when I cruise the web and peek at author websites, especially the newer authors, makes me realize that I’m not just an introvert. I…
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School Year Resolutions
The kids started school yesterday. We’ve done a few things this summer – the natural history museum, mini golf, a week-long day-camp, watched TV, made props (Set pieces? Equipment?) for Sara’s dance studio, splash park, stuff like that. I’ve not done much writing, though. Something about children hanging on my ears, all day every day.…
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