One of the things that I’m always conscientious about is providing an image that is both professional and creative at the same time. While I enjoy writing and sharing posts with you on my blog, it’s not the same as what I write for VioletWar.com. There, I can be more personal because people are investing […]
Month: May 2010
A Noise Detox
If you’ve been following my blog, you may have read some of my posts about writing and depression. One of the things I talk about there, is that writing is a solitary activity that is part and parcel to a writer’s ability to focus on what they’re doing. As you know, depression can be caused […]
Guest Post: 3 Science Fiction Writing Exercises at Apex
This month, I decided to offer a few writing exercises for those of you who want to work on your science fiction stories. This post is especially timely for me, because I’m working on a new novella for a setting that has a lot of different features within it. It’s not a post-apocalyptic setting, but […]
Don’t Give Up
The following message is dedicated to any writer who has ever felt discouraged and depressed. Hey, you! Listen up. Yeah, you. Why the long face? Oh, I get it. You’re depressed because either: a) you don’t have any readers b) your book isn’t selling c) you haven’t been published d) your peers are surpassing you […]
Guest Post: Three Reasons To Self Publish (And A Big One Not To!)
Today’s guest post about self-publishing is brought to you by author and game designer Jess Hartley. Jess is a professional writer who is experimenting with different options to expand her readership and engage existing fans. Due to recent trends in technology and on-line marketing options, it is easier for a writer to self-publish today than […]