The summer tunes just keep coming! I have to say that I'm already falling in love with the Sounds of Summer: those songs that have struck an emotional chord with me this season. But at the heart of this seemingly carefree topic is an important takeway, for every song that I'm blogging about has, in … Continue reading Sounds of Summer 2017: Resonance
The Virility Project
Writing Update and “Take Back the Night”
Tonight, either you or someone you know are probably taking a stand, marching, and speaking out against sexual assault. We join in unity for "Take Back the Night," an international community awareness movement in which rape, sexual assault, and victim shaming are brought to light and denounced. It is an event which originated in Europe, … Continue reading Writing Update and “Take Back the Night”
Lessons to Practice #11: Plotting a Hero’s Journey (Part 2 of 2)
I have a super awesome announcement tonight: this past Monday, at around 11:41 AM, I completed my first draft of book 1 in my trilogy, The Virility Project! This is by far my largest and most thematically complex work of fiction to date, and one whose idea I first conceived waaay back in early 2009. After a couple … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #11: Plotting a Hero’s Journey (Part 2 of 2)
What are My Inspirations for Writing?
Hello and happy Thursday! How's your night going? I want to thank you - yes, you - in advance for spending at least part of it reading my post. Now that I've settled into a very consistent writing schedule, writing and editing (both line and developmental) six days a week, I thought I would take … Continue reading What are My Inspirations for Writing?
Lessons to Practice #10: Plotting a Hero’s Journey (Part 1 of 2)
Hello! I hope this blog post finds you well. I'd like to thank Akaluv, The Eye-Dancers, Meher, and thesarahdoughty for stopping by and liking one or several of my Lessons to Practice posts over the past few weeks. You all help me keep my motivation alive 🙂 Last week, I briefly explored the archetypal three-act … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #10: Plotting a Hero’s Journey (Part 1 of 2)
Reflections on Defeat and Embracing the Writing Life
As I settle in to my role as a full-time writer, one obstacle after another has tried to chip away at my hope and chipper ideals for my future as a published author. I've had my fair share of personal losses, bouts of self-doubt and futility, and looming questions about which career path I'm meant to … Continue reading Reflections on Defeat and Embracing the Writing Life
Lessons to Practice #5: Mapping Out Subplots
Subplots. Themes. The amalgam of every side story and secondary character can become a beautiful and multilayered work of art that carries readers through a story with ease - or it can devolve into a nasty mess of confusing or ill-developed themes and forgettable characters. Yikes! Last week I wrote about the topic of theme, which I'm expounding … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #5: Mapping Out Subplots
Compiled Elevator Pitches
Happy Saturday evening everyone! Tonight I've compiled my elevator pitches for the four novel manuscripts that I've written thus far in my writing career. I thought I would open up tonight with a discussion about each one and ask for your thoughts and opinions. Please know that I'm open to your feedback and would be … Continue reading Compiled Elevator Pitches
Elevator Pitch: The Virility Project
I'm really on cloud nine! I've noticed a steady increase in likes and visitors to my blog with every new elevator pitch that I have posted since starting this series two weeks ago. As I've read on several well-established blogs, consistency is absolutely essential in garnering a loyal following of readers. Heck, even I find it … Continue reading Elevator Pitch: The Virility Project
The Virility Project Query Letter
As I inch closer to graduation in December (and nearly beg community clients to keep coming to our weekly counseling sessions), I have increasingly turned back to my creative writing and blogging in order to strengthen my passion for fiction and improve my craft. Plus, writing creatively helps me to destress! My current project is a … Continue reading The Virility Project Query Letter
