This is an invocation for anyone who hasn’t begun.
Let me not only think of my work as a stepping stone to something else.
There’s no need to sharpen my pencils anymore. My pencils are sharp enough – even the dull ones will make a mark.
And, God, let me enjoy this!
A short, sharp encouragement to do what you love and -most importantly- to BEGIN IT!
Video contains some swearing.
Not Very Glowing Book Reviews – Blackout Art
Sometimes, as an author, you receive glowing book reviews. That is a lovely feeling. Sometimes, as an author, you receive not very glowing book reviews. That is a less lovely feeling. I have been having some fun with my #notveryglowingbookreviews, […]...
10500 Days (and almost as many words)
“My thoughts first turned to adventure 10,500 days ago today. The idea of adventure for me at first was simple and uncomplicated. It was the prospect of excitement, fun, and novelty that were pulling me forward, and the push of […]...
Survey results: What direction shall I go next?
I recently asked the wonderful readers of my newsletter for a bit of advice on what things I should focus my attention on for the next few months and years. I thought I’d share the results here, partly to show […]...
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From his wide eyes and barely stifled smirk, I thought this was going to be a joke or a wind-up but I really liked it!
Particularly:
“Perfectionism may look good in his shiny shoes but he’s a little bit of an ass hole and nobody invites him to their pool parties”