When I started writing my fantasy novel series, the Sitka Saga, I knew it was something I wanted to share with the world one day, but I wasn’t exactly sure how I was going to do that. At first, I was dead-set on going the traditional publishing route. This was, after all, how “real” authors … Continue reading Why I’m publishing the Sitka Saga in Web3
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if your energy has been low lately, you’re not alone. Up here in the northern tip of Minnesota, we’re finishing yet another month of freezing in below-average temperatures and being buried in feet of snow. The only vitamin D I’ve been getting is from supplements, and … Continue reading Reminder: It’s normal for your creative energy to change with the seasons
The foundation of Building Your Best Writing Life is helping writers overcome resistance and create a regular and sustainable writing practice. While this book covers a wealth of topics related to the writing life, here are my four favorite takeaways:
Well, it's October, and you know what that means: yellow leaves, a chill in the air, and a growing buzz about NaNoWriMo. If that just looked like a goofy jumble of letters and not a word, allow me to explain. NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month, a yearly event where people from around the world … Continue reading Thinking of NaNoWriMo? The Truth About Writing a Novel in a Month
You're the author, and you're in control of the story. If you want to keep writing, I think you can make it happen. If you want to be done, you have the power to make that choice too. It's up to you to weigh the pros and cons and decide whether your manuscript is worth your precious time.
But if you're wanting to take your writing to the next level, you're going to have to learn to deal with Suck Days. It might not be easy, but here are four things I've found that make the Suck Days not only more manageable, but something you can use to your advantage.
First off, many thanks to everyone who has ordered and read my book! It's become a cheesy thing to say "I couldn't have done it without you," but you dedicated bunch of family, friends, and readers seriously rock. Your support has made all the difference in this crazy journey they call writing. If you're still … Continue reading Reminder and thank you
Well, it happened. After years of practice and dreaming of being a writer I finally published my first book. How cool is that? It's been quite the journey to this point, with more effort than I've put into any other project and some fabulous support from some wonderful family and friends. But even considering the … Continue reading On writing my first book
My first novel, published through Amazon and the newly founded Northernwords Press, will be available on Amazon this weekend. More details are coming soon, but head over to my books page for a sneak peak of the cover!