Writing — Extreme vs Mundane Protagonists
Before I start, I want to thank all of you who helped make my book launch a success. 10 Bits of My Brain is off to a great start and the MW community is a big part of that. If you enjoy the book,...
View ArticleWriting — It’s Fun!
We forget sometimes. It’s easy to do. With all the fears trembling inside — Am I any good at this? Should I do something else? Can I do something else? Can I actually call myself a writer? With...
View ArticleWriting — Write Even Faster
Awhile back, AJ wrote an excellent post on writing fast. I’m here today to tell you, you’ve got to write even faster. For some lucky few, this will never apply. They’ll hit it big from the start, put...
View ArticleWriting — Stop Worrying
Last time, I discussed the need to write faster in this ever-changing, always-frustrating, sometimes rewarding industry. Faster, faster, faster. Write Fast. That’s the mantra. It sounds great....
View ArticleWriting — Dissecting Cowboys & Aliens
I’ve decided today to rip apart the movie Cowboys & Aliens, and I mean that in both good and bad terms. There’s a lot to learn from dissecting a movie or a book or any form of storytelling you...
View ArticlePublishing — A Self-Publishing Adventure Part 5
As promised, I am going to give an update on my self-publishing experience with the short story collection, 10 Bits of My Brain. It’s been about two months and I’ve sold…drum roll, please……….around 40...
View ArticleGoodbye MW
Yes, this is true. The time has come to say goodbye. For those of you who have followed along over the last few years, you know my writing career has taken some strange turns. In part, those turns...
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