So, with the rise of the machines and AI infiltrating everything from art to writing, we now need to consider what in the hell we’re going to do about it? Let me start by saying I don’t hate AI as a concept. In fact, I have found some interesting uses for ChatGPT and if apps...Read More

Writers are typically categorized into two camps: plotting and pantsing. And never the twain shall meet. These two categories have been around as long as I’ve been in the industry (over fifteen years now), and they’re talked about in countless books about writing and publishing as the two primary methods used to craft a book....Read More

A lot of writers I meet talk about how they aren't sure they can write because they have ADHD, dyslexia, or various other learning disorders, neurological conditions, or other such difficulties that impact their ability to write. With that in mind, I thought I'd write about how I do it because I am neurodivergent and...Read More

I come across writers all the time who are bucking "the system" and posting rebellious tweets or Facebook messages about how they'll keep their adverbs in (thank you very much) and how much they hate editors and how much they're keeping very single dang comma. As you may have come to expect from me, I'm...Read More

If you need a hall pass from someone telling you that it's okay to take time off, this is it. Here you go. Come back to class when you're feeling better.Read More

This blog is mostly focused on writing. I’ve occasionally touched on other things, but this is mostly about writing. Today I don’t speak as an editor or writer; I speak as a historian and American who witnessed history being made this past week and not in a good way. Those of you who know me...Read More

To those of you who know nothing about tabletop games, let me start by explaining the most basic concept of them: you get together with friends to engage in a collaborative, largely improvisational storytelling experience.Read More

I've seen this trend on social media, and in real life, with writers (particularly those who are older than their 30s) denegrating video games as a waste of time. This notion that video games are somehow lesser is a rather disappointing evolution of snobby writer culture because video games provide some of the best storytelling...Read More

This is likely to be cross-posted on my brand new blog about roleplay (both tabletop and freeform). If you’re interested in the subject of tabletop gaming or freeform roleplay, please consider subscribing! So, I’ve talked a lot about characters and their development on here, but I wanted to address something that is important to a...Read More

Social media is a seductress that sucks away tons of time we could be using for writing. However, it is also a useful tool for marketing. I’m not going to talk about limiting your time on social media or any of that. I’m also not here to talk to you about how to market using...Read More