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Editing is Where the Magic Happens

I'm on the 6th edit run for my fantasy novel, Jinn Confessions. Wow what a difference Beta readers make for enhancing the clarity of...

Consequences

Too often in society people rally behind their favorites and fail to acknowledge the importance of consequences. No matter where you fall...

The Outlier Effect

Random acts of violence frequently hit the US news. It can be tempting to pull these outliers out of context. Cynicism and mistrust of...

How Narcissistic Is Too Narcissistic?

Narcissism has been a hot topic in media over the last few years. It is important to remember considerable subjectivity is involved in...

Toxic Self-talk

The fastest way to not write is to talk yourself out of it. Dreaded thoughts about not being a good enough writer dig at a writer's...

Gripping Fantasy Begins with the Mind

So why do I say gripping fantasy begins with the mind? One reasoning involves the impact of psyching yourself out before you even begin...

Building Fantasy Characters (06/18/2022 update)

Beyond common monsters It can be tempting to rely on common tropes and fantasy creatures. One way to spice up tired tropes is to explore...

On the writing process! (06/11/2022 Update)

Thoughts on the writing process. The Outliner's Process (06/11/2022) Everybody needs to find a writing process that fits their unique...

Creating a Foundation for Optimal Creativity (06/18/2022 Update)

My writings explore mental health and the pathway to wellness. This blog explores self-care activities. Daily Mediation Studies show...