It feels like a lifetime ago, now--but those who have been following me for the long haul will probably remember how I announced last year that I finished "To Be Young and Whole Again" (Book 1 of the Tales of a Starless Aeon series). Wow, what a mouthful. Like all first-time novelists, I was naive... Continue Reading →
The Metamorphosis of Spring: May 2019 Updates and Musings
To start things off, I want to apologize for taking a small eternity to update this blog. For those of you that are still with me despite my abhorrent self-control when it comes to posting on a regular basis, I truly appreciate your dedication. I wanted to share a few updates about what I’ve been... Continue Reading →
Midnight Novel Update: The Final Chapter is Underway
Ever since I was 12 years old, hunching over a laptop at 2 AM on some forgotten anime roleplay forum, I always dreamed of writing a novel. But for the longest time, I didn't think I'd ever have the motivation--not only that, but my thoughts were disjointed at best. I had the same rough character... Continue Reading →
On Instant Gratification and Your First Novel
If you’re in the process of writing your first novel, congratulations! Whether you’re on the first chapter or the last page, you did what countless people around the world wish they could do. However, we all know that writing a novel doesn’t happen overnight—and it could be a long time before you get to share... Continue Reading →
5 Reasons Why You Should Cancel Your Medium Membership in 2022
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 →
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 →
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 →