Drud Yuloill, First Scout of Salore, knew he was out of his depth the moment he stepped foot on the new planet. It was night, of course, according to Kichter II regulations—this was an inhabited, intelligent planet after all. But that didn't stop the ground from melting. Drud yelped and scurried away from the ocean, … Continue reading A World of Horrors
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The Stories that Shaped Me: Star Wars
How do you like Tuesdays? Specifically, what do you think of my Tuesday blog posts? I think it's beneficial to talk about good (and bad) stories so that we can learn from what others have done. Let me know your opinion in the comments! For now, I'm starting yet another new series about the stories … Continue reading The Stories that Shaped Me: Star Wars
Why Does It Matter to Tell Stories that Matter?
Why do we tell stories? You could probably give me at least a million different reasons. We tell stories to entertain, distract, raise awareness, help others, even just to make money. Everyone has their own reason. But really, every storyteller has something in common. Deep down—so deep down, in some cases, that the person doesn't … Continue reading Why Does It Matter to Tell Stories that Matter?
Nailing Your Pitch or Cover Letter
If you've gotten this far in freelancing, then bravo! You're on your way. But there's one big hurdle before landing your first gig: your pitch or cover letter. Though it's called something different depending on where you're looking for a gig, this is basically the same thing. You're briefly telling the prospective client a few … Continue reading Nailing Your Pitch or Cover Letter
Reblog: Why So Many People Write at Starbucks by A Writer’s Path
Why do so many people write at Starbucks? The answer has to do with me going to Nevis. Let me explain. Brain researchers don’t quite understand it all, but they’re learning more and more about something called “neuroplasticity.” This is the brain’s ability to change neural pathways and synapses due to changes in behavior, environment, […] … Continue reading Reblog: Why So Many People Write at Starbucks by A Writer’s Path
The Bakery: A post-apocalyptic flash fiction story
My imagination painted a view of the street as it had once been. Never quiet, always bustling. Kids running on cobblestones and weaving in between the delivery boys on their bikes. Right here, where I stood, was the bakery. You couldn't walk this street without smelling it; no wonder any other baker who set up … Continue reading The Bakery: A post-apocalyptic flash fiction story
What Kind of Freelance Writing Is Right for Me?
When people talk about freelance writing, the subject usually revolves around copywriting. For most of my life, freelance writing meant copywriting in my mind. This is what kept me out of the field for so long - copy may be your jam, and that's wonderful, but it most certainly isn't mine. Once I actually got … Continue reading What Kind of Freelance Writing Is Right for Me?
The Magic of Encanto
It's been almost a year and a half, and everyone is still talking about not talking about Bruno. (Read the sentence again, you'll get it.) If you were around back in 2014 when the Frozen craze hit, you'll recognise the signs of an instant Disney classic. But Encanto is truly something special - it has … Continue reading The Magic of Encanto
How Do You Write a Book?
An updated version of a post from Feb. 2022 Apparently, 81% of people in the U.S. want to write a book. That's enough to say that most people want to write a book in this country, and I suspect the numbers would be pretty big in other countries, too. On the one hand, it's a … Continue reading How Do You Write a Book?
Freelancing Platforms: Yea or Nay?
So, you want to be a freelance writer. The good news is there are many ways you can start. Some people say to get your own website up and running right away and market yourself to the world. (Very few) others have had success sending their resume out to everyone they can think of until … Continue reading Freelancing Platforms: Yea or Nay?
The Story Canvas 