Writing – The Taming of the Muse

Self-Editing Checklist – 10 Steps to Help You Edit Your Comic Script

I created an easy-to-follow checklist to help avoid common comic scripting issues.

The Pros and Cons of Project Management Software for Comic Creators

There are pros and cons to each project management software, but ideally, you just have to figure out what works best for your brain and the people you’re working with.

Learn to Take Your Own Advice

Putting yourself out there is hard, but worth it. It’s also necessary for growth. And it’s often essential in comics because you usually work with a creative team.

Resources for Comic Creators – Scripts, Advice, and Classes

After writing for years, when I pivoted toward comics it surprised me that there was no real “standard” way to write and create a comic.

Why You Need An Editor (Yes, you!)

A few nights ago, I had a dream about a friend I had not seen in a while. She was lamenting how she had this piece of finished work, but that the story just wasn’t having the impact she wanted and it wasn’t selling. I gave her the same advice I’ve given to a lotContinue reading “Why You Need An Editor (Yes, you!)”

Why Taking (And Giving!) Feedback is an Essential Skill for Writers

Feedback provides us with an opportunity to learn from and improve on our mistakes. Learning to take criticism with grace and positivity is an essential skill for writers. Building Your Feedback Skills First off, it’s okay if you aren’t perfect at taking feedback. I’ve spent the last few years building up a thick skin forContinue reading “Why Taking (And Giving!) Feedback is an Essential Skill for Writers”

Building a Writing Career: How to Submit to Anthologies

Getting published seems like a scary and hard-to-achieve goal for a lot of the writers I’ve talked to, but one way to get your name out there is to submit to anthologies. It’s a great place to get started because you can focus on short fiction for a bit and learn about story structure. IfContinue reading “Building a Writing Career: How to Submit to Anthologies”

My 2020 Reading List

Hey everyone, I wanted to share a part of my reading list for 2020, just to put some awesome books on your radar! I tend to read a lot of self-help and instructional books, I enjoy the way they help me center my thinking. Last year, I tried to balance that with a bit moreContinue reading “My 2020 Reading List”

2019 Theme: Level Up

2018 was an interesting year for me in a lot of ways and some of those issues were part of why I did not blog quite as much as I should have. A lot of the year was figuring out and re-negotiating my balance in life. 2018’s theme was “Hustle” for me, but as IContinue reading “2019 Theme: Level Up”

Punctual, Easy To Work With, & Brilliant: 2 Out Of 3 Is Fine

In a lot of ways, this blog ends up being posts that I write because I need to read them or someone close to me might need them. Neil Gaiman is one of my favorite writing role models and I come back to his book “Fantastic Mistakes” over and over again. The book is justContinue reading “Punctual, Easy To Work With, & Brilliant: 2 Out Of 3 Is Fine”