Caspar David Friedrich (German artist, 5 September 1774 – 7 May 1840) “Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog” This topic would have been far less complex a few weeks…… Read more “My writing goals for the next year”
Category: Writing
Looking back on writing this past year
Working from home this year of Covid-19 has not hurt my writing at all. In fact, it probably helped. Not rushing out of the house in the…… Read more “Looking back on writing this past year”
What inspires me to write
My motivations for writing have shifted over time. Toward the end of a Ph.D. program, after working doggedly on writing a dissertation for several years, something started…… Read more “What inspires me to write”
Reflection on “Write what you know”
The image makes me think of knowing the self This adage can mean many things, for “knowing” is left undefined. I think when Mark Twain (the purported…… Read more “Reflection on “Write what you know””
Where I find inspiration for my characters
I never lack imagination for creating characters. Sometimes they arise unexpectedly in relation to my main character(s). in that case, I often doubt, at first. “Where did…… Read more “Where I find inspiration for my characters”
What makes me unique as a writer?
fantasy, desert, girl, castle, planet, moon, landscape, surreal, dry, scene, light at https://www.pikist.com/free-photo-smxvm I admit that I bring forward a blend of ideas from fantasy and fantasy…… Read more “What makes me unique as a writer?”
If a genie granted me three writing-related wishes…
Will Smith Okay, this is full-on wishing, no holds barred, no need to consider teaching work responsibilities. Time and money are no barrier. Wish #1: I have…… Read more “If a genie granted me three writing-related wishes…”
How I develop my writing ideas
My old nightly walk on Mendocino Coast. As a kid, I was a daydreamer as well as a reader. My two oldest siblings were voracious readers and…… Read more “How I develop my writing ideas”
The worst parts of self-publishing
Credit for image: I found it at Top 10 Sites for Indie Authors I’ve never been much of a capitalist. I truly don’t associate writing books with making…… Read more “The worst parts of self-publishing”
What I love most about self-publishing
For my writing, I’ve only ever envisioned providing the type of story that I love to drop into. I imagined establishing myself as part of a relatively…… Read more “What I love most about self-publishing”
Marie Judson 