Howey is at it again. He wrote an excellent piece on the future of writers: "I celebrate writing for any of these reasons — I wish more people wrote more often. But what fascinates me as a self-published author are not those who publish a single novel but rather those who approach this as a … Continue reading Hugh Howey: Self-publishing is the future — and great for writers
Writing
Neil Gaiman and Ernest Hemingway: Two Different Worlds, Same Approach
Those who frequent this blog know how much value I place on writing advice from other authors. To me, writing advice is like road signs on the way to whatever destination lies waiting for me over that shimmering hill in the distance. It shows me what rules to follow, what rules to ignore, and what rules … Continue reading Neil Gaiman and Ernest Hemingway: Two Different Worlds, Same Approach
The Education of An Aimless Man
I thought I'd talk more about what informs my writing with this post. Apologies in advance for the length of it. I started this piece last year, but never got around to posting it for various reasons. I thought long and hard about my intentions with this blog. Should I brand myself and go in … Continue reading The Education of An Aimless Man
I Love Old School Things
My wife recently returned from a week-long business trip to Australia. To make up for the time we spent apart, She brought me back one of those I-missed-you gifts (It's our thing that we do if either of us goes away for longer than a day). This gift turned out to be a wax stick … Continue reading I Love Old School Things
How Can I Find My Writing Voice? By Writing For Your Twin
I received this article by Chip MacGregor in my email earlier today and it piqued my interest. In the past I've often wondered about my writing voice and I've concluded that it is something that happens naturally. I don't think it can be forced. I suppose one can pretend a voice by writing in a certain style, but … Continue reading How Can I Find My Writing Voice? By Writing For Your Twin
The Seals of Abgal
I did not do any marketing for Seals of Abgal prior to its publication on 30 December 2012. Even now, apart from the odd tweet here and there, I still haven't. I should know better. After all, I've been researching the world of indie publishing since the start of 2012. However, this writing thing is something that has brewed inside of me since age … Continue reading The Seals of Abgal
Woelf Dietrich 