novel planning

  • Using Dreams as Inspiration

    I had a peculiar dream last night that took place in a dark and gritty world where people dealt in magic items and demons and demigods grant favors to those who show them proper deference. One of the characters in… Continue reading

    Using Dreams as Inspiration
  • Finding Harmony amidst a Storm

    In a week overshadowed by anxiety, depression, and financial challenges, a small beacon emerged—a new title for my novel series, replacing the placeholder “The Behemoth.” When We’re in a Wilder Land I came upon my title while listening to Manchán… Continue reading

    Finding Harmony amidst a Storm
  • Editing Is Hard

    Hot take for you today, guys. Editing is hard. Specifically, finding the motivation to edit is hard. After watching the presentations for Adobe Max last week, I’m feeling super inspired and wanting to dive into something new! But I don’t… Continue reading

    Editing Is Hard
  • The Legacy of Forgotten Works

    Today I plugged in my old external hard drive for the first time in . . . well, long enough that thinking about how long I’ve gone without a proper back up of my files that it makes me anxious.… Continue reading

    The Legacy of Forgotten Works
  • Navigating ADHD, Task Paralysis, and the Art of Editing

    Starting new phases of projects when you have ADHD can be a challenge for a few different reasons, but task paralysis for me, is one of the most challenging. Especially when it comes to something like editing a manuscript. When… Continue reading