Everybody talks about the “process.” Finding, appreciating, and dealing with the “process.” But what does that even mean? It means,… Read more Respect Yourself by Respecting YOUR Work
Tag: craft
Don’t Marry Your Work, but Take it Out to Dinner
Mixing art and business sucks. It’s hell. Everything is based on “likeability,” “timing,” and “perception.” You could write the greatest… Read more Don’t Marry Your Work, but Take it Out to Dinner
It’s Time
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L3XX2QY What kind of presents do writers like? BOOKS. Books about writing are even better. Everyone is either a writer… Read more It’s Time
Today’s Character
https://bardsandsages.com/efestivalofwords/2018/07/26/character-versus-caricature-creating-believable-characters-in-fiction/#comment-1519 My first panel for the eFestival of Words starts later today at 5pm (Est). It’s all online so you… Read more Today’s Character
Even childless writers are parents
I’m a giant pregnant lady right now. The bellysaurus has taken over. I can’t get comfortable and I’m unable to… Read more Even childless writers are parents
Fact or Fiction
Finding a new book series or an author with a fresh take is exhilarating. Your brain warms and the possibilities… Read more Fact or Fiction
The Cost of Writing
Being an author shouldn’t cost anything, right? It depends on what kind of expenses are being discussed. I still hold… Read more The Cost of Writing
Upcoming Awesomeness!
Filling your time between publishing books and stories is a writer’s greatest adventure. I tend to go super crazy if… Read more Upcoming Awesomeness!
Dedication
It takes a tremendous amount of work to get anywhere in an artistic field. Everyone loves to tout the “overnight… Read more Dedication
Coming Into Focus
Have you ever figured out where to take your writing and wondered why you didn’t see this angle before? It’s… Read more Coming Into Focus
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 