There are lots of ways that I come to ideas for stories. One of the most frequent is dreams. I come up with a lot of story elements while I dream. I often come across a bit of writer’s block, and I start with meditation on the story and its […]
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I’m an extroverted introvert, meaning that I love to talk to people but I very seldom share personal details with anyone. Every morning I start my day at 4 a.m. with a list of tasks, then I go outside on the patio with my father and a neighbor friend. During […]
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Games used to be simple. Mario’s whole premise is that the bad guy kidnaps the princess, and Mario is on a mission to save her. The games were often filled with difficult puzzles that challenged one’s reasoning skills and hand-eye coordination. Now, games are more story-driven. They still challenge your […]
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I’m a big Apple fan and usually stick to their products. But when I travel, I need a device that can connect to the hotel’s wireless network and TV. That’s where my trusty Amazon FireStick comes in. I connect it to my Apple account and other entertainment apps. I plug […]
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The life of a writer is full of activities. It can be hectic to track the tasks you have to focus on. It doesn’t help that I have ADHD and dyslexia. This combination makes focusing on given tasks harder, but it becomes manageable with the proper tools and mindset. Task […]
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One of the most incredible skills a person can have is the ability to read. There are many ways you, as a content consumer, can “read.” There are good old-fashioned books with the tactile feel and smell of an old attic. You could enter the 21st century and read on […]
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I know I say this often, and readers of this blog know I have ADHD, but as someone with ADHD, I have to fight distractions constantly. One of the best ways I have found to do this is to use a writing table rather than a desk. Desks have drawers, […]
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Unlike its competitors, Apple doesn’t just take your money and run when you buy new Apple products. Apple offers a service called “Today at Apple,” which offers free workshops. These Today at Apple sessions are open to anyone, even if you don’t own the product being used in the workshop. […]
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Nine years ago, my dog Jake had to be put down. He was dying and suffering. A few weeks later, I decided to rescue another dog companion. I visited the Maricopa County Animal Shelter to see a white Chihuahua. When I arrived, I was informed that the dog had kennel […]
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What Is Imposter Syndrome I covered imposter syndrome back in 2020, and while my feelings on this concept haven’t changed, a colleague confided in me that they were considering giving up writing because they didn’t feel worthy of the success they had received. That is the definition of imposter syndrome. […]
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