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  • On my creative process…

    On my creative process…

    Typically, my inspiration doesn’t work in a linear fashion–I’m gifted with an exciting scene or possibility, then I write my way towards it. Along the way, my characters develop their voices and reveal the philosophies that form their worldview. As I draft and edit, draft and edit (and once I’m finished drafting, edit edit edit…

  • Musings

    Musings

    As I get older, I’ve experienced multiple instances of good turning bad, and bad turning good. It’s encouraged me to tone down the judgment and reactive negativity. On a related note, I’ve come to believe that true abundance isn’t defined by time or material, but from possibility itself. Who knows what opportunities we’ll be able…

  • On my creative process…

    On my creative process…

    Quentin Tarantino openly admits to stealing the composition of scenes, shot-for-shot, from certain movies. Yet there’s undeniable energy that comes through in his work–it feels fresh and unique and wholly his own. This led me to believe that originality isn’t really a primary concern, especially if it’s a list of technical boxes that needs to…

  • Musings

    Musings

    As I get older, I’ve experienced multiple instances of good turning bad, and bad turning good. It’s encouraged me to tone down the judgment and reactive negativity. On a related note, I’ve come to believe that true abundance isn’t defined by time or material, but from possibility itself. Who knows what opportunities we’ll be able…

  • On my creative process…

    On my creative process…

    I like the idea of “writing what I know” as a thematic starting point. Understanding the themes and archetypes behind an experience is helpful, because that’s where I see relatability and universality. Once those are established, there’s a foundation for development and structural progression. Then comes the fun part: AMPING IT UP. While the archetypes…

  • Musings

    Musings

    As I get older, I’ve experienced multiple instances of good turning bad, and bad turning good. It’s encouraged me to tone down the judgment and reactive negativity. On a related note, I’ve come to believe that true abundance isn’t defined by time or material, but from possibility itself. Who knows what opportunities we’ll be able…

  • On my creative process…

    On my creative process…

    In fiction, while I feel these needn’t be mutually exclusive, I believe immersion is more important than realism. The audience must first and foremost feel immersed in the story. If it’s a story that depends on a realistic tone or basis, then yes–research, corroboration, and detail should be included to make sure it is sufficiently…

  • Musings

    Musings

    As I get older, I’ve experienced multiple instances of good turning bad, and bad turning good. It’s encouraged me to tone down the judgment and reactive negativity. On a related note, I’ve come to believe that true abundance isn’t defined by time or material, but from possibility itself. Who knows what opportunities we’ll be able…

  • On my creative process…

    On my creative process…

    In my experience, having the courage to write badly is a requirement for writing. I can worry about rhythm, vocabulary, and maximizing clarity when I edit it later.

  • Musings

    Musings

    As I get older, I’ve experienced multiple instances of good turning bad, and bad turning good. It’s encouraged me to tone down the judgment and reactive negativity. On a related note, I’ve come to believe that true abundance isn’t defined by time or material, but from possibility itself. Who knows what opportunities we’ll be able…