In my last post, I wrote about picking writing tools and how to avoid cluttering your toolbox with unnecessary crap. After applying those rules to my own collection of work-avoiding toys, I’ve whittled my toolbox down to just a handful of things I couldn’t live without. [Read more...]
Five Tips for Picking Your Writing Tools
January 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As a writer, I’m always on the lookout for tools to make my job easier. Nice pens, ergonomic pencils, leather-bound journals, Moleskine notebooks, index cards, pre-printed outlining cards, workbooks, desktop computers, laptop computers, personal data assistants, smart phones, tablet computers, specialized word processors, outlining software, to-do list software, submission tracking websites, index card apps – the list of labor-saving, task-shortening, mind-freeing inventions I’ve purchased for the sole purpose of putting words on paper is mind boggling. [Read more...]
Back to Me
January 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Once upon a time, I was a full-time writer. It was stressful, exciting, and profitable for quite a few years. But markets shifted and I made some bad choices that left me working a lot harder for a lot less money than I needed to keep my family afloat. In the end, I shot my writing career in the face, put away my pen and paper, bought some business casual attire, and entered the corporate work force. I became a model drone of modern society.
Goodbye, Hello
January 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Well, look at that – I started blogging my NaNoWriMo process with the best of intentions, but got so caught up with the writing I sort of skipped the blogging part. Short recap – I kicked it’s ass and ended up with about 60k worth of decent work and a story worth reading. That book is being rewritten and restructured now, and I think it’s the one that will finally make its way into the world at large. After taking a few years to transition from technical writing and game design to fiction, it feels like everything’s clicking into place. Here’s to 2011 being my breakout year.