With every other website posting on the coronavirus, I figured, why not jump on the bandwagon? I'm not poking fun at the seriousness of the pandemic. Believe me, I have family that are susceptible - in the high-risk category - so I'm keeping tabs on the reliable information that's being released. However, I'm getting annoyed… Continue reading Obligatory Coronavirus Post
Category: Personal
Quarantine Distractions
If you're stuck at home and need something to stave off the boredom of quarantine, I have a couple of suggestions for you. First, you can listen to my creativity podcast, The Prometheus Project Podcast. Twenty-six episodes (so far) that cover different facets of creativity, motivation, inspiration, and other odds and ends. The podcast is… Continue reading Quarantine Distractions
“So, what do you write?”
Whenever I'm talking to someone new and mention that I'm a writer, I'm always asked, "So, what do you write?". I hate this question. In fact, I think most writers hate it. Why? Because it's not easy to answer. What I mean is that it's difficult to be succinct when answering. I could answer, "fiction",… Continue reading “So, what do you write?”
Juggling Projects
I often find myself slightly overwhelmed by creative projects. I know, nice problem to have, right? But no I'm not complaining. Just trying trying to figure out my balancing act. Unfortunately, my creativity doesn't necessarily pay the bills, so I have to work a full-time desk job. That means I have to schedule time to… Continue reading Juggling Projects
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
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
Would I ever give it up?
I had this thought earlier today...would I ever give up writing fiction, or writing in general? I wondered what it would take for me to put down the metaphorical pen and just...stop. No more creating characters, writing dialogue, or plotting. What would prompt me to abandon something that I've been doing for most of my… Continue reading Would I ever give it up?
A Little Encouragement
We all need a boost every now and then, a little pat on the back, or a "hey, nice job." I think of them as random acts of kindness. Unsolicited encouragement can change someone's day, or maybe even their outlook on life. And it barely takes any effort. We often get caught up in our… Continue reading A Little Encouragement
Meditation and Writing
I've mentioned this before, but I have a monkey mind. If you aren't familiar with the term, it comes from Buddhism and basically means an unsettled and restless mind. In the west we often call it Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). The difference is that with ADD it's a medical diagnosis and is treated with pharmaceuticals,… Continue reading Meditation and Writing
Processing Shock
One of my best friends was hit by a car a little over a week ago. She and her partner were walking to an event at the local amphitheater and were in the crosswalk when an SUV hit them going fifteen mph. While that doesn't sound like much, it knocked both of them to the… Continue reading Processing Shock