Writing Process
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Two Attempts to Start My Next Novel
Starting a project can be really daunting! With several of my drafts, I’ve wound up throwing out my progress after I get a few chapters in. I always think it’s for the best to do so, but I still want… Continue reading
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The Relationship Between Inspiration and Boredom
I’ve talked recently about my current writer’s block slump that I’ve been trapped in. It’s no fun, let me tell you, to have lots of ideas and no clue how to put them anywhere. I have a few projects plotted… Continue reading
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Writing is Like Friendship: Don’t Force It
For anyone who’s ever tried writing as either a hobby or profession, the experience of writer’s block and burnout are known by all. Having the right reaction and tools to handle this inevitability is possibly the most important component of… Continue reading
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The Advice That Changed My Poetry
Poetry is something I explored a lot in college, growing my skills, interest, and drafts of various poems. Most of them come from my own experiences, putting to words that which usually cannot. I won’t sit here and say that… Continue reading
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Project Name Clown: Something Weird is Coming Out of Me
A few weeks ago I sent a message to my friends that most found slightly alarming. The message was as follows: “My debut into weird fiction will explore the strange urge I keep having to put on face paint and… Continue reading
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