Instead of crushing your confidence for the low price of just $5 a month, save your money and buy a latte instead. Like many up-and-coming writers, I was lured into Medium’s Partner Program by promises of organic growth. I looked forward to thoughtful insights from their curation team, and I hoped to gain a bit... Continue Reading →
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In 2018’s Last Breath, I Remembered Why I Started Writing to Begin With
In childhood, I daydreamed in crystal-clear Technicolor. The entire world was sharper, fresher, and more intoxicating than it ever could be again. Recently, when I looked back at my old poetry from the halcyon days of youth, I wasn’t surprised to find that it was injected with a passionate vision that I could only dream... Continue Reading →
How to Dismantle Your 4 Greatest Writing Fears
If you’re aiming for success in the writing sphere, there’s a good chance you’ve learned more about anxiety than you ever dreamed possible. Whether you’re facing the criticism of clients, the rejection of publishers, or even the misunderstanding of your friends and family, it’s a writer’s destiny to constantly fend off the unwanted judgment of... Continue Reading →
Making the Most of Rejection as a Writer
Whether you’re pitching an epic novel to an agent or posting a short article on your blog, dealing with rejection as a writer sucks. Like you, I dream of a stardust utopia where every sentence I spew out is eagerly swallowed up by the masses—but unfortunately, at this point in my career, I’m far more... Continue Reading →
4 Common Myths that Plague New Freelancers, Debunked
If you’re venturing into the stressful-yet-rewarding world of freelancing for the first time, you’re going to realize right away that the internet is full of conflicting advice. “Freelance gurus” will be shouting at you from every direction, pushing their own philosophies down your throat as if their self-righteous blog posts are the only thing standing... Continue Reading →
The Key to Preserving your Creativity While Keeping Your Clients Happy
Freelance Writers are used to selling their souls to the highest bidder. Here’s how to make a deal with the devil and walk away unscathed. It’s a cool, crisp afternoon in the golden days of fall. Vermilion leaves are cascading down outside your window, contrasting dreamily with the clear blue sky. As you bask... Continue Reading →
6 Harsh Truths You’ll Learn to Face While Writing Your First Novel
After over a decade of procrastinating, the stars were finally aligned for me to start working on my first science fiction novel. I always expected the process to be long and grueling, which is part of the reason I put it off it for so long—and I wasn’t wrong. Here are 6 of the most... Continue Reading →
Creating Sci-Fi Characters that Stand the Test of Time - An Evolution of Emotion
This, I believe, is what makes my characters stand out in the “sea of souls” that drowns most writers in the sci-fi world—and also, what makes them stand the test of time.