Last week I had a panic attack. It was the first panic attack I can remember having since college. I was sitting at work reading a book on self editing for fiction writers, and the book just wasn’t really doing it for me. The authors wrote in a tone that came off as dismissive and … Continue reading
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The Importance of Beta Readers
At the time of writing this, I’m getting ready to publish my first story ever, Mercury, Sulfur, and Salt. It’s been an interesting journey to be sure, I poured some of myself and my experiences over my life into the story. I’ve written, and rewritten, and tweaked words. I’ve polished sentences, taken parts of the … Continue reading
Changing Direction Mid Stream
So what happens when you change destinations with half the distance to your initial destination already covered? In real life, a number of things could occur, maybe your trip will get shorter, maybe you’ll have to backtrack past your starting point, maybe you’ll continue along the same route but further, the possibilities really are endless. … Continue reading