Setting a goal is important but at the end of the day if you can’t work at your goal every day you get no where. It’s better to create the pattern in your life where goals can be achieved rather than focus on the highest quality of achievement with every effort. Patterns, routines, habits; theContinue reading “Consistency Over Quantity and Quality”
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Sentence A Day
I’ve been offline for awhile now due to a new career opportunity that is quite challenging and requires nearly all my attention. I still love writing so a new goal I’m setting for myself is a “sentence a day” goal. I don’t know if I’ll actually hit a sentence a day, but my goal itContinue reading “Sentence A Day”
Hydrate then Communicate
Communication is one of the first things we learned to do as children. It’s an essential part of our lives, so much so we’ve discovered ways to make communication easier no matter what language you speak if you speak at all. Despite its grand importance, one of the things people struggle with most in theirContinue reading “Hydrate then Communicate”
Goals vs Tasks
Recently my wife and I were able to sit in on a personal finance course. These courses are organized through our church and run by volunteers. In this particular session, the discussion focused on goal setting, and an interesting thought was shared. One of the members of the group mentioned having a goal to goContinue reading “Goals vs Tasks”
The Story Release
I think I’ve mentioned my childhood a lot on this blog. I remember so many instances as a kid just finding ways to express my creativity. Being creative was a deep part of me that I always thought would disappear when I became and adult and often times I repressed as an adult. For soContinue reading “The Story Release”
Tolkien
So quick explanation. I’ve been posting less because I just got a new job offer which will require a big move. That was the root of my last post. I was realizing how precious time was because it could so easily be taken away. Today I wanted to bring things around to what I’ve recentlyContinue reading “Tolkien”
Time, the Most Important Tool
As a writer, especially one that doesn’t make a livelihood writing, time is precious. Thirty minutes could be the difference between finishing a project or having an unfinished manuscript sitting on your computer hoping you’ll remember it exists. Time is one of the most important things you’ll need when writing. The biggest challenge is findingContinue reading “Time, the Most Important Tool”
The Imagination of a Writer
Growing up I would say I had a very active imagination. I enjoyed playing video games that made me a part of the story. I enjoyed pretending with friend and on my own epic tales of adventure and heroics. Last of all I enjoyed writing. When you get into Jr High school is about theContinue reading “The Imagination of a Writer”
Soldier: By Julie Kagawa
Author See Talon Review Story Set-Up Here we begin with Garrett’s investigation of the hierarchy of St George. After the events of Rogue, Garrett begins to question St George’s involvement with Talon. All his life he’s been told dragons are horrible creatures. Now he knows that’s not true. What else is St. George lying about?Continue reading “Soldier: By Julie Kagawa”
The Art of Recovery
As writers, especially new writers, there’s something we come up against in cycles constantly. For me, it’s usually about a month. I begin feeling motivated to write. Every minute I’m thinking of what I can add to make my story come to life. I feel excited, inspired, and confident in myself. Then the questions come.Continue reading “The Art of Recovery”
Jacob Gittins 