I’ve been writing for a long time, but throughout my experiences I haven’t always been a “pro.” There are a lot of differences between a “wannabe” writer and a professional, that sometimes can be hard for passionate wordsmiths to admit. But the reality is, being a writer isn’t some romantic “get-away” job, where you magically […]
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About Me: Appearance at GenCon-Indy
In about two weeks I will be attending the 40th anniversary of GenCon Indy as a panelist with W.H. Horner from Fantasist Enterprises, and veteran freelance author, editor, and panelist James Lowder who has worked with Wizards of the Coast, Green Ronin, Eden Studios, and White Wolf to name a few. My portion of the […]
Be Political, but Be Smart: Freelance Writing Tip #35
One of the easiest ways to start a war online is to push someone’s political or religious buttons. As the holy trinity of things “you’re not supposed to talk about,” politics, religion and money are instant, sure-fire ways to ruffle someone’s feathers. So if you’re going to write about politics, be smart about it. A […]
Blog Announcement: New Features
As I work to bring you relevant, new content, just wanted to let you know that I’ve been approached to review non-fiction materials related to freelance writing. Be sure to stop back and read my reviews for some potentially, powerful books that can help you grow your career. In addition to book reviews, I will […]
Don’t Rely on History : Freelance Writing Tip #34
If you’re writing an article, novel, or game, sometimes you will want to utilize historical-based people, places or events to fuel your creativity and your ideas. While history offers you something invaluable–a focused area for you to research–writing historical fiction, non-fiction, or games can be problematic depending upon what your intent is. For example, is […]