Tag: WritersLife
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Writing Goals
With the unethical and rampant appearance of AI writing and the continued decline of reading as a pastime, the art of writing can feel rather depressing. It is unlikelier now more than ever before that I will make a living off my writing or that my books will even be published. But it brings me…
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Of Moon and Leaf
Tabletop Roleplaying has been a major portion of my life for years. As a father, I am often too tired or too busy to schedule time to play with friends as frequently as I would like. So I have turned to solo roleplaying. A few months ago, I mentioned Ironsworn, which is an excellent system…
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Inspiration: This Is How You Lose the Time War
Once again I am late to this party, but if you have not read this book, and you like sci-fi, experimental fiction, and/or enemies-to-lovers romance, you need to read This is How You Lose the Time War (2019). The beautifully written novella is told in the form of letters back and forth between the protagonists,…
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New Goals Perspective
In taking a look at my plans for the new year, it is time to talk about last year’s goals. I did well, completed 60% of my goals, and made progress towards others. But I have also been doing a lot of reflection since becoming a dad. I have watched priorities shift and seen how…
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7 Holiday Highlights
7 of the best moments of this holiday season with my 7-month old. So many things to be thankful for during my baby’s first Christmas. I cannot wait to scrapbook the pictures.
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50k in 50 Days
NanoWrimo is traditionally for the 30 days of November, but since the site and community dissolved this last year, I attempted something new. With a baby at home, organizing my first middle school drama show, and the craziness that comes with the holidays, I opted for a longer writing window. With a goal of 30…
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Inspiration: Sailing Stories
I am 30,000 words into my NanoWrimo project, “The Day Peter Died,” my Peter Pan retelling, which I described a few weeks ago. The goal is to finish 1000 words each day, from October 12th to November 30th, which adds up to 50,000 words total. It’s been excellent fun, especially because I’ve been writing in…
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3 Seasonal Writing Motivators
Fall is my favorite time of the year, even more so since moving to the Bay area. It is cooler, especially at night, but the sun still comes out. There is rain, but only once a week. And the vibes are here to stay. When I am not celebrating Spooky Season, I am planning a…
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Grandfather’s Radio
A flash fiction horror story for the season. My grandfather on my mother’s side died about a year ago. They were close, and she was pretty broken up. It wasn’t a mysterious illness or anything. He hadn’t been taking care of himself for a long time, and eventually his body just gave up. When he…
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November Without Nano
National Novel Writing Month The NanoWrimo website and community shut down earlier this year after more than 20 years of supporting writers. They closed for a plethora of reasons, including both monetary and other more personal concerns. But its closer has left quite a whole in the writing community. I have been using NanoWrimo since…
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