We all struggle, including me. We have seasons of difficulty, or disappointment, or of destruction. Creation can rise from the embers, or even the ashes, like a phoenix on the wind.
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Writings
Welcome!
I am a writer. I dream of stories in fiction, and daylight often gives non-fiction ideas.
In fiction my current work, Salvage, is in the science fiction genre, while other works planned are in mainstream and children’s fiction.
In nonfiction, I have authored articles on a variety of subjects and blog posts related to the craft and business of writing.
Business Plan: Also in the Introduction, a Catch-all
My business plan’s introduction also serves me as a notes area where I can capture needed future advisors, tips, writing group advice, resources, and more.
Take a look.
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Multi-Genre Authors, Part 1
Ever hear the advice to concentrate on one genre? While that has its benefits, don’t be afraid to try to write across genres. You’d be in good company.
Here’s a list of multi-genre authors, some of whom may you surprise you:
Continue readingBusiness Plan Introduction
My business plan is meant almost solely for my use (aren’t you glad I’m sharing?), so note the format is more fluid, in more of a rough draft state.
Here’s some excerpts:
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How to Move Forward with Your Writing Even If in Fractional Increments
Experts talk about writing every day, or having a writing goal per week, or even praise writers who work the job as close to full-time as they can get.
Yet, so many of us struggling as writers fit our writing into fractions of time throughout a season of life, around kids, chores, full-time jobs, crises, tragedy, and trauma.
Is it possible to become a successful writer when your time spent writing is scattered over various minutes stolen here and there in a demanding life?
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Writers: the Audience of Your Business Plan?
Who is the intended audience of your business plan?
Well, if you’re an established writer like Brandon Sanderson, L.E. Modesitt, or David Weber, and you have a business plan, the intended audience may include investors, publishers, fellow writers, employees… Of course, I’m guessing, as I remain unpublished.
While I hope you benefit indirectly from my business plan via this series, my business plan is primarily for my own benefit.
Look out for the next in the series where I discuss how my business plan benefits me in becoming a published novelist.
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In-depth Scene Elements
What makes a scene?
My code-writing persona is considering developing an app for writers, so I’ve been musing on scenes.
Want to get technical? Want a comprehensive breakdown of the parts of a scene?
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