I'm not a fan of drama. I'm one of those people who like things to remain calm, reasonable, stable. This is one of the reasons I tend to keep to myself in the workplace. Oh, I socialize a bit, but I've found that the more people I interact with at work, the more drama I… Continue reading Unnecessary Drama
Month: February 2020
Working for a Living
No, I'm not referring to the Huey Lewis song, but now that's playing in your head, isn't it? I sometimes lament the fact that I have to work for a living. I'm sure we all do every now and then. We feel there's so much more we could be doing. For me, I wouldn't want… Continue reading Working for a Living
Encouragement
Being creative ain't easy. We often work alone for hours, don't socialize like our normal friends do, and we struggle with indecision and self-confidence. It's the nature of the beast. When I was growing up I felt as if I was living in a vacuum. No, I didn't have dust and Legos swirling around me,… Continue reading Encouragement
A Proud Moment
I've been hosting my podcast, The Prometheus Project, for about six months now and I've been enjoying it. It's not the most popular one out there. In fact, I'm fairly certain it's mostly lost in the shuffle of the other hundreds of thousands of podcasts that are available. But I persevere. I've had some nice… Continue reading A Proud Moment
The Prometheus Project Podcast, Ep 24, is available!
In this episode I talk about sacrifice. We all have to make sacrifices in our lives, and maybe even more so if we're creative. Join me as I discuss the difficulties in making these decisions. I also offer suggestions on changes you can make - mini sacrifices - that can give you more time to… Continue reading The Prometheus Project Podcast, Ep 24, is available!
Lost Idea
I hate it when I lose an idea for a short story. I get mad at myself, chastise myself, but inevitably I'll do it again at some point. I'm currently working on compiling my next short story collection. This is going to be some of my more mainstream fiction. I'm omitting the stranger stuff, the… Continue reading Lost Idea
Exercising and Creativity
Writing is obviously a solitary and stationary endeavor. We sit in front of a computer or a laptop, or maybe just with a pen and pad of paper, and we don't move for an extended period of time. The only thing that's moving are our fingers. Low level cardio. It's probably safe to say that… Continue reading Exercising and Creativity
A Satisfying Ending
What makes the end of a story satisfying for the reader? I'm not talking about what makes a good or bad ending, but one that leaves the reader feeling like it was time well spent. I've heard some people state that they like an ending that ties up all the loose ends in a nice… Continue reading A Satisfying Ending
A Poetry Moment III
I equate poems to paintings. They are short - usually one page - and they form a specific image or feeling in your mind. I think they can also be more difficult to write than prose. The writer has to be very precise with their words, much like a painter with their brush on the… Continue reading A Poetry Moment III
Strength from Writing
I know a lot of writers use their craft as a form of therapy, myself included. I explore my dreams, desires, fears, and phobias in my fiction. It's a safe way to stand on the edge of a cliff and look down into the abyss without having to worry about falling. I recently read a… Continue reading Strength from Writing