AuthorDad Archive
This is probably one of my biggest problems. In particular, I think it stands in the way of my writing success. Whenever I’m around other people, I pay way more attention to their needs than I do my own interests. …
Gods I hate summer. It’s just miserably hot and humid. Go outside. Get drenched in sweat. Come inside, and unless you have the air conditioner blasting and fans directly on you, it’s still too damn hot to even sit down …
For most of my life, adaptability has been one of my greatest strengths. To the point where it’s a weakness. At least, that’s what I’m realizing now. I have approached most situations with the attitude that I can get over …
So, in the age of AI-assisted creation, I think one of the most important success factors for an author is to be human. To be unique, with unique lived experiences and perspectives on the world. That is what’s going to …
And hopefully the last one for this year. Once I get this article updated and scheduled, then I should effectively be done with the scholarship article updates at least until next year’s cycle rolls around. In the meantime, I want …
Today’s writing progress was decent. I finished a short interlude scene in the castle kitchen then moved on into the next, important one that introduces more of my hero’s family history as well as covering her looks by way of …
I haven’t mentioned it much on here, but I’ve recently been caught up in the game Pokemon GO – way too caught up. I’ve been opening it whenever I have a free moment, and often when I don’t, both at …
I had a decent day of over 700 words this morning, wrapping up my second scene – the first from my second character’s perspective. I meant the scene to be about a highway robbery, but it made more sense to …
I have an alternating morning exercise routine that involves running and a short cycle of push-ups, sit-ups, etc. on alternate days, but the running days always take a little longer. Sometimes, I can’t alternate (for example, I do not run …
I forgot just how epic the blog post that I’m trying to update was. I think it would be at least 10 pages printed and it is taking quite a long time to review and update. Since I neglected to …