We briefly touched on some of the reasons why fitness is an important consideration for writers. It offers a way to curb or overcome many of the negative effects the writing lifestyle has on our minds and bodies—the sedentary habits, the stress, the solitude… Let’s take a closer look at…
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Write Strong: A Personal Journey
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I’ve always been frustrated by false presentations of fitness and health these days. Over the years, I’ll admit that I’ve fallen prey to plenty of the gimmicks, the fads, the ads promising six-packs in eight weeks or your money…er…not back. Our stores are stocked full of powders and pills that…
4 CommentsHave you ever thought about how much writing and fitness have in common? It’s true. There’s a reason why many people talk about their writing skill as a “muscle” that must be exercised if it’s to grow stronger. Honing your writing craft—not to mention working on the business/career side of…
Leave a CommentMy Denver Comic Con Schedule!
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One week until Denver Comic Con kicks off! This will be my first year in attendance, and I can’t wait. You can check out the full panel list and description here (though specific dates and times aren’t yet noted). I’ve got at least four panels going on: In the Trenches of RPG…
Leave a CommentDiversity is a marvelous thing for writers. Uh…quick clarification. In this context, diversity doesn’t mean trying to include a well-rounded cast of characters in your novel rather than defaulting to the singular white, straight male protagonist. It also doesn’t mean highlighting authors from varying races, genders, creeds, orientations, and cultures.…
Leave a Comment“When do I give up on writing?” Whenever you want!
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“Failure is not an option.” Ever heard that line? Quite inspirational, isn’t it? Now light it on fire, chuck it out the window, and delight in its screams. For writers, it’s far from the truth. Failure isn’t just an option, it’s inevitable. And not just inevitable. For many of us,…
8 CommentsThoughts on submitting a novel to my editor
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I’m in a particular limbo that I’ve never experienced before as a writer. Now, writing in itself is full of limbos. Full of waiting and anticipation. Often, it feels like time is stretching as slow as frozen taffy until it finally snaps and then everything hits you at once. Yet…
4 CommentsMy 2014 StarFest con recap
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This was my third StarFest attendance, and my first time doing so as a panelist. As most cons are, it was equal parts exhausting and energizing. I always leave these events charged to get back to my writing and projects…after a good night’s sleep, of course. Up until this year,…
Leave a CommentWhat’s your book reading/writing soundtrack?
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Recently, I came across a small article about Booktrack, a platform that offers “soundtracks for books.” I haven’t used it yet, but I’m intrigued. It’s a service that offers tools to add music, ambient sounds, and sound effects to accompany a story, a book, or other text. It’s touted as…
2 CommentsWhile it can relate to other contexts in life, I find this pretty accurate when it comes to hearing feedback, whether from a writing critique group, beta readers, or reviews in general. (via Deathbulge – Comics) I guess this is why a lot of authors simply try to ignore reviews altogether…
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