Cutting this week’s post VERY short because I am working on way too many things, and sometimes I need to set something aside for the sake of my mental health and well-being. I’m still working on the first draft (which is partially edited) of Fill the Empty Spaces, because the story keeps getting longer and READ MORE
Tag: writing
“Stop Writing Damaged Characters”
One of the most common pieces of writing wisdom that gets bandied about is “write what you know.” One of the things I know–much more thoroughly than I would prefer–is trauma. I have experienced various forms of trauma throughout my life, beginning at a very young age, and I live with Complex PTSD among other READ MORE
When the Characters Take Over
Several weeks ago, I finished writing the first draft of a new novel called Fill the Empty Spaces. This novel started as a way of processing the passing of my mother at the beginning of December; although she and I didn’t have the best relationship, the realization that she was no longer around hit harder READ MORE
“I Don’t Know What to Write!”
Sometimes my brain just doesn’t want to cooperate with writing anything. It’s frustrating to me when this happens, because a decade or so ago, when I was writing and publishing frequently, I had *too many* ideas. But now, sometimes my mind just goes completely blank and I can’t think of anything to write at all. READ MORE
More Release Updates
The best-laid plans and all of that… I’ve spent the past couple of weeks looking at the plans I’d made for releases and rereleases and realizing a few things. First… while I do need to plan things somewhat in advance, when I try to plan too far in advance, my brain rebels. It isn’t a READ MORE