Halloween is fast approaching in all its spooky glory. Perhaps you’ve been busy with work and family obligations and simply haven’t had the time to purchase a costume. Don’t be that sad sack at the costume party who bought an overpriced get-up as an afterthought. Here are five costume ideas so clever and topical for […]
Category: My Writing
Actionable writing advice and tips that aspiring writers can use for motivation in their creative career and journey.
Why You Shouldn’t Let Your Past Define You
So there’s been recent movement by fans of the show Hey Arnold! to petition a continuation of the series. For those that don’t know, I used to produce a podcast, The Vacant Lot Podcast, that was all about Hey Arnold!, a 90s Nicktoon about a boy with a football head living in the big city. […]
How to Treat Writing Like it’s Your JOB
For the past 8 weeks, before doing anything else in my day, I wake up, sit at my kitchen table, and write for 3 full pages. My fiancé got me the book The Artist’s Way for my birthday. Admittedly, I’ve yet to crack it open, but I was intrigued by its companion piece: a book […]
Don’t Be Nice, Be AUTHENTIC
I was in class, and was tasked to do groupwork. We’re about a month into the course, but there’s still some students who haven’t purchased the textbook necessary for exams and written assignments. One of the members of my group nominated himself as de facto leader, and we set to work on the assignment. He […]
Lessons Learned from Attending Kimikon 2019
I spoke at Kimikon, a convention I’ve never worked before, and the third time I’ve presented my panel on “Fanfiction Rehab: Creating Your Own Story”. I learned some things during this season of public speaking, some things I hope I can share with my readers. Define yourself I spoke at Kimikon 2019, I was there, […]