One of my goals for building Varheim was getting away from the standard fantasy races.

I’ve never been shy about my love of mapmaking, and in this Worldbuilding 101 post I'll share how I'm using maps to explore and create the realm of Varheim.

The concept of worldbuilding means different things to different writers. But however you define it, worldbuilding builds the foundation that everything else rests upon.

I started 2020 with an audacious goal: I was going to write a novel, start to finish. But if I wanted to pull that off, I needed a clear writing plan.

A lot of things changed this past year. But before I plan for 2020, I wanted to take a look back at 2019 so I can better appreciate where I am now.

It’s been something of a “content desert” lately, and for good reason. We’re in the process of moving to Nashville, which has created a big life upheaval.

Lately, I’ve been a bit of a stranger around here. You could chalk that up to a handful of life complications…but the truth is that I just haven’t been writing as much.

I haven’t been nearly consistent enough in posting writing updates, but there are a few things you should know as we settle into a new year and I get more realistic about my goals for 2019.

After plotting out a new novella and then writing the first 2,000 words, I realized I’d lost interest in any other project…including my fourth SciFi novel. Now at face value, this seems normal. But the truth is that for writers, momentum carries almost as much weight as inspiration.

I spent 2018 trying new things and hobbies. That's great for personal growth, but my writing was…forgettable. So how do I stay confident about my writing?

People often ask how I stick things out and complete each novel. The truth is that it’s never been harder, especially when it comes to writing sequels.

A strange thing happened this month. After years of writing every day and identifying as a writer, I had an epiphany: Maybe my hobbies are changing.