Being a Creative, (my wife would say artist) I have to deal with many different forces that want to dominate my time. These can range from getting groceries, going out to shop […]
Stress, the creative flow, and being an “Artist.”
Motivation vs Discipline
Being a creative, I hear all the time that people aren’t motivated to do artistic endeavors that day. It’s a sad thing as they don’t know the difference between motivation and discipline. […]
Spinning the Wheels or Trying very Hard to go Nowhere.
In my honest opinion, I have the belief that having a plan for the future is essential in living the life one is given. Having a plan, no matter how big or […]
Defining Success
After talking to many different people, especially young adults in college and university, I have found a common thread that connects them all. The thread is that none of them think they […]
The Middle
I passed the middle of the year and didn’t notice it. During that time, I have written over 280 thousand words. I have been informed that number is an achievement on its […]
Area 51, Projects and Too Many Ideas
As a writer, I am often asked where do I get my ideas from. As you may have read in previous blog posts, I have discussed how I get ideas multiple times, and […]
End of June 2019 Report
As is now tradition, this is the post of the end of June. I am still putting my money where my mouth is. RECAP OF THE UPDATED 2019 GOALS Write 500,000 words […]
Making Hard Decisions
Growing up, the hardest decision that I had to make was whether I wanted to get that summer job or if I wanted to be a lazy slob watching TV on the […]
Expanding the Comfort Zone
Every creative has an area of work that they find comfortable. It might be a painter drawing nothing but flowers. A photographer taking photos of her kids only. Or an author writing […]
Imposter’s Syndrome
As you all may be aware, I’m not one to follow the standard logic behind Writer’s Block. The standard is that it is this immovable force that the Muse puts before you […]
