Perfectionism can be a great benefit and a great trial at any given time. Writing and illustrations are no exceptions. I read and reread the text of my written works trying to make sure the story is conveyed clearly, that punctuation is correct, that the story flows, that the characters are acting in character, that… I […]
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“Fairy Tales and Horror Stories” or “What’s your success?” Pt. 3 “Reality and success.”
You have heard about the horror stories and the fairy tales in Part 1 and Part 2 of this three part series. Now, let’s cover more about the truth and about success. So… horror stories or fairy tales? Both can be true. Both can be false. Where does the majority of truth fall? I have […]
“It’s Great to Be on the Road Again.” or “Back in the Saddle… Kind of.”
I am still deviating from talking about what I have learned intellectually from other sources or things that make sense to my Vulcan half; at least for now. I might get back to those sorts of posts, but I think I am going to talk about the ‘in the dirt’ portion of my personal journey […]
“Well, Dam.” or “When Ideas Get Blocked.”
I want to give those reading these posts another caveat besides that which I placed on my “Why I Do What I Do”. I am a student in the art of writing. I am learning. I am taking you through the process as I am going through it. Sometimes I am giving information I have […]
“Even Fledglings Must Test Their Wings.” or “The Importance of Practice.”
What is the biggest problem when first putting pencil to paper or fingers to keys? Well, I suppose it varies from person to person, but if one is making their writing effort with the hope of having it read by more people than themselves, friends, and family, two of the biggest problems, I suspect would […]
“What’s Your Poison?” or “Choosing Genre.”
The choice of genre could be easy or difficult depending on how you view it. Sometimes it can be quite an easy choice, as a genre can just be a natural fit; sort of jump out and take hold of you. It can also be difficult because, sometimes, your best genre plays hide and seek. […]
“The One Where We Ask For Help.” or “Mentors, Family, and Friends.”
With “Boys Will Be Boys” I had the text ready, or nearly so, for years. The problem was, I lacked confidence in my writing and I lacked direction for the next steps. As far as I was concerned, my writing was not good enough to send out into the world. The concept was daunting. “What […]
“Choose Your Canvas” or “The Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Book Forms.”
My first writing interest was the novel. It is still my focus as an whole, though I have tried my hand at children’s stories and the children’s story is my first published work. It was not difficult for me to choose the novel as my format of choice. The longer build of the story appeals […]
“I Have a Tale to Tell.” Or “The story. “
What made me decide to write Boys Will Be Boys? It is something I have felt strongly about for some time. These stereotypes of what makes a proper boy or a proper girl, or man or woman, have made my muscles tighten for years. The decision to write about this issue and to help children […]
“May I Introduce You to…” or “My Start as a Writer.”
“May I Introduce You to…” or “My Start as a Writer.”
I didn’t always know I wanted to be a writer, much less an authoress. At first, the closest I approached to actual stories was coming up with sequels to fiction I enjoyed…