Several years ago, I got really interested in bookbinding and started experimenting with handmade books. I was really excited at first. I took a class on folded books and tried my hand at a few simple techniques. Eventually as I tried to move up to more difficult projects, they got pushed to the back burner […]
On the one hand I can’t deal with a monotonous life. Doing the same thing, living the same day over and over again feels like a slow death. On the other hand, I know living with structure and routine keeps me stable and on track, which eventually leads to a happier life.
Horror writing requires a specific set of craft skills. To help you get started, here are a couple of recommendations, including craft books and sources for inspiration.
Consistencey & Flexibility One of my biggest struggles with writing has always been consistency. I first started writing as a kid and did it for fun. I hid my writing in little notebooks that I never expected to show anybody and only wrote when inspiration hit. As I got older and started dreaming about publishing,
It’s the inevitable question for writers that comes up in a myriad of situations. Why do you write? My answer is always the same, I write because it keeps me sane. Sometimes I’ll spice it up a bit, like saying it quiets the voices in my head, but same sentiment. As often happens because I
It’s not hard to trace the roots of my commitment issues. I grew up in a family full of split up couples, my parents divorced when I was a teen, one grandfather had at least four ex-wives, and I never knew the other. I could go on but you get the picture. This obviously made
It doesn’t have to be perfect Whaaaaat! Of course it has to be perfect. Everything has to be perfect. I have to be perfect. The world may possibly end if everything isn’t 100% perfect. Okay seriously, most of us know that the world is not going to end and that perfection is pretty much impossible.
Over the years, my life has taken a lot of crazy twists and turns. Lots of fun and not so fun ups and downs. That includes some really hard times, which were usually my own fault. Between having a bad attitude, impulse control issues and just plain bad decision making I made a mess of
The holidays are over and it’s the perfect time for gifting yourself some creativity. Full of possibilities, the beginning of a new year can be pretty damn motivating. Of course, that feeling can be short lived, especially if you don’t use it to build some momentum. That’s where these recommendations come in. Don’t worry, I
Being creative is hard work and the struggle is real. Whether you’re a writer, artist, or designer; whether you do it for your own pleasure or to make a living, maintaining motivation for your work is one of the hardest parts of creative work. It’s particularly difficult in today’s world where often profit and productivity