Six months ago, I quit a perfectly decent well-paying job at one of the “Big Four” firms in America to write cyberpunk fiction novels. And there’s not a day that goes by where I don’t ask myself “Why do I even fucking bother?” This morning, I decided to try to figure that out, because honestly, it’s driving me a bit mad. Let me unpack the situation a...
Marlowe Kana Volume 4 Manuscript is Done…
“How do you feel?” I think it’s instinctual for people to ask that question when you tell them you’ve just finished a big project. And I’ve been asked it a dozen or so times since I put the last period on the last sentence of the Marlowe Kana Volume 4 manuscript. And in every single iteration, I’ve answered the same way: “Good. TIRED. Relieved.”...
I’m Not Content With Just Making #Content
Come for the #Content and GIFs, stay for the rambling
On Writing, Aside #1: The Difference Between Aspirations and Goals
It's easy -- even tempting -- to confuse them, but they couldn't be more different (A quick aside from the On Writing series)
On Writing, Pt. 6: “Flow” (or, The Actual Writing Part Of Writing A Novel)
No, not THAT Flo. This is the state of being inside the writing. It's hard to get into, but what you get out of it is more rewarding than anything else ever.
On Writing, Pt. 5: Getting Unblocked
There are many authors who will tell you writer’s block is a fabrication. They (meaning Stephen King) will tell you that the amateur waits for inspiration, while the professional gets to work. They (meaning Todd Henry) will glibly say “I only write when I’m motivated too. I just happened to be motivated every day at 8am.” They argue on forums and bicker in writer’s groups and oh my...
On Writing, Part 3: The Breakthrough Moment™
BREAKTHROUGH!
On Writing, Part 2: Why I Deleted An Entire Book And Started Over
When something's done, let it be done and move on -- but don't call anything done until you know it's the best you can do.
On Writing, Part 1: “What, You Start With Your Final Draft?”
Starting sucks... But it's the only way to get to the end.