Familiar places,
unfamiliar surroundings.
New public order.
Steve D
We went out to a couple breweries today, and it honestly caught me off guard having to actively think about social distancing rules in a public space. I’m not against such rules at all — in fact, I’m really proud of how cautious the state of Maryland has been through this pandemic. It’s just strange to be out in an otherwise casual setting and have to rethink how I interact with people there.
I’ve spent way too much time this month rationalizing and over-thinking a character death in my story that I knew was definitely coming. Fortunately, after talking it through with my human sounding board (my wife), I think I’m ready to write The Death Scene.
And I’d like to share some insights I’ve picked up along the way. Continue reading “Making a Character Death Make Sense”
June humidity
gives way to pattering rain
and quiet respite.
Steve D
Another Audible Original that I’m glad I listened to. “Forget Nothing” is a military sci-fi short in the Galaxy’s Edge universe of stories, which is apparently huge.
I’d never read any of the Galaxy’s Edge stories, so this was a good introduction, and has me interested in picking up more. Continue reading “#BookReview: FORGET NOTHING, great intro to GALAXY’S EDGE universe”
Splattered and speckled,
like a broken salt shaker.
New paint on old clothes.
Steve D
I can’t really tell if May flew by or dragged its feet. On one hand, I can’t believe it’s already June, with summer weather in full swing in MD. On the other, it feels like a lot has happened in the last month, both personally and otherwise.
My short take on current protests around the US:
Black Live Matter.
Now then, onto events primarily taking place at the simple new desk pictured above. Continue reading “June Write Day: #Gains”
Distracting oneself
from doing what is required
only leaves a void.
Steve D
Fresh paint layered thick,
cover flaked plaster and brick,
a cellar face-lift.
Steve D
I don’t always enjoy the story I’m writing. There, I said it. Sometimes, the story doesn’t feel right, or it doesn’t excite me, and it’s just not working the way I had intended it to. And I start to dislike it… maybe even resent it a little for taking up so much of my head space and typing capacity.
However, there is one simple reason that I think lies at the heart of not enjoying the story you’re writing: you haven’t figured out what to like about your story yet. Continue reading “Finding a Way to Enjoy Your Story”
A new vehicle
filled with possibilities
for our next road trip.
Steve D
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