Writing System
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Unveiling the Writing Process: Join My Journey with Tarnished Heroes
I have come to believe that writers are a bit too secretive, at times. Don’t get me wrong—there’s a time and a place for protecting your work. Intentional promotion schedules exist for a reason and if that’s your style, I’m not going to yuck your yum, so to speak. For most of us, though, this Continue reading
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My Writing Routine
I’ve gone through many iterations of a writing routine throughout the years, and every time I experience a major life development my process changes drastically. There was a time where I relied heavily on the giants of the industry – Neil Gaiman gets himself into a low-tech environment and says to himself “You don’t have Continue reading
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Prioritizing Writing
I’ll be the first one to tell you – writing is hard. It’s a mental exercise that you never quite get used to. The moment you feel comfortable with your work another idea barrels in to challenge you and then you feel like you’re right back where you started. Looking back at older work can Continue reading
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Paying Attention to Your Quiet Thoughts
Part of being a writer, to whatever extent that may be true for you, is listening to your ideas and giving them a voice. Everyone has hundreds, thousands, of thoughts a day. Generating ideas isn’t this difficult part about being creative. It may start out small, with 2-3 “ideas” a day, but once you start Continue reading
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An Ode to the Notebook
I’m not one to tell another writer what they should or should not use to practice their craft. Are you a classic Microsoft Word gal? Great! Perhaps you’ve splurged on a more specific word processor like Scrivener and FocusWriter — phenomenal. Do you like artisinal hand-crafted paper made from recycled toilet paper rolls bound in Continue reading
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