Courtesy terribleminds I’m willing to admit that I look up to Chuck Wendig to what may be considered a less-than-healthy degree. And recently, he made a proclamation over on his blog. This is a spectacular idea: writers who take the time to establish structure for themselves seem to be more successful. The ‘plotter’ versus ‘pantser’… Continue reading Penmonkey See, Penmonkey Do
Category: Current Events
The New Year Dawns
The ways in which we have marked time have changed over the years. The calendar we know and use in the modern age is not the only one that’s ever existed. Still, it’s the most common one, and this is about the time in that calendar that folks like to bandy about things like ‘resolutions’… Continue reading The New Year Dawns
Return from the North
Actually, yes, we did get some snow. I was pretty prepared for my trip up to Canada for the holidays. Unfortunately, I have little prepared now that I’m back. And yesterdays 10 hour drive left me too exhausted to really put any effort into a blog post. Whups. So as I prepare for the new… Continue reading Return from the North
Christmas Wishes
Whatever walk of faith you might be on (if any) Whatever wish you have for this season (if any) No matter where you go Or who you are with I pray for you to be happy I pray for you to be at peace I pray for you to know great love And I pray… Continue reading Christmas Wishes
Off To The North
No, not THAT North. With some incoming weather threatening to dump snow on a great deal of the eastern seaboard, the timetable of my vacation has moved up somewhat. I am leaving this morning for Canada, to spend the holidays with my in-laws. Hopefully this time I won’t need the help of a tow truck… Continue reading Off To The North
Original(ish) Sci-Fi Rises
People have talked a lot about a lack of original ideas in Hollywood. When we went to see The Hobbit, some douche behind us commented that ‘there aren’t any original movies anymore’. I’d like to cite just two examples of how wrong that sentiment is. One of them is Oblivion. “Now wait,” you might be… Continue reading Original(ish) Sci-Fi Rises
Writer Report: Back On Track
I’m still not writing as much as I would like in a sitting, but I’m writing more and it’s consistent in that it’s happening every day, now. Cold Streets is back on the front burner and bubbling away nicely. I know I will have to go back and do a bunch of editing and rewriting.… Continue reading Writer Report: Back On Track
Why So Serious?
The new trailer for the upcoming Man Of Steel film is available. If you haven’t seen it already, I recommend taking a look. If you’re a DC fan, you’re probably pretty psyched. Personally, I find myself wondering when Superman became so dour and sullen. The endeavor looks to be steeped in darkness and carrying a… Continue reading Why So Serious?
Block Breaking Redux
I originally wrote this post over a year ago. However, it feels more relevant now than it did then. Maybe because I’m still struggling to carve out time to write, maybe because I know I’m not the only one writing less than I’d like, maybe because it’s close to the end of the year. Who… Continue reading Block Breaking Redux
Writer Report: Catching Up
I’m finally starting to catch up on the writing. It’s not a great deal, only a few hundred words here and there, but it’s something, and it should continue improving in the weeks to come. Unfortunately, the stress and fatigue of the season is also catching up with me. I’m sleeping less when I should… Continue reading Writer Report: Catching Up
