April 30th marks the tenth anniversary of when I completed the fanfic Sailor Helga. I’ve written fanfiction for twenty years, and have gained a lot of experience from the practice. Here are some of the most valuable lessons I can impart on newbies who wish to embark on writing fanfiction: 1. You’ve Got to Be Consistent […]
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Good Enough, Push On – Valuable Advice to Apply to Your Writing
Some of the best advice I ever heard wasn’t even directed at me. I was busy setting up for an event at work when I overheard two senior employees talking amongst each other. “My motto for getting things done is GEPO,” mused one of the workers. “Good Enough, Push On.” How’s that for actionable writing […]
Writers: Learn Self-Care and How to Be Kind to Yourself
This is NOT a sponsored post. Last weekend, I experienced burnout, to the point where I felt I couldn’t write anymore. I had hit a wall. For the past month I had been writing 3 paid articles a week. In the beginning, I thought I could handle it, but by the end of last week, […]
What Fanfiction Has Taught Me About Writing
Originally published at writefarmlive.com on October 17, 2018. A co-worker noticed the Arnold figurine on my work desk. “You like Hey Arnold?” “I adore this show,” I blurted out, a bit too enthusiastically for a Monday morning. “Oh cool — I used to love the show as a kid,” she replied. That was the extent of our […]