Sharing some thoughts about in media res, use of the technique and its pitfalls, as well as how it can be avoided while still starting on an "exciting incident."
Tag: Writing
WIP: Codename Memories, update
Rest days are necessary. But what do you do when rest days turn into rest weeks, then months?
First person
The writer noticed a trend of more first-person novels. They found first person restrictive for a full novel and doubted the sustaining power of a single character. Despite enjoying some first-person narratives, they remain skeptical of the trend's favorability.
WIP: Codename Memories
The author is excited about a new work in progress. They are not focusing on page or word count to avoid their inner critic and are finding joy in writing again.
You won’t love it everyday
The author describes their love for biking and writing, emphasizing the empowerment they feel in doing something uncommon. They reflect on the realization that loving something doesn't guarantee loving it every day. They draw parallels between their passion for biking and writing, highlighting the occasional challenges they face. Despite this, they believe in persevering for the joy it brings.
Minimum work ethic
The article discusses the balance between waiting for inspiration and the discipline of daily writing.
Procrastination and discipline
The American education system fosters procrastination, rewarding success or failure. Discipline is essential, particularly in writing. Self-discipline remains a work in progress for the author.
Year in the rearview
The writer reflects on unmet goals, recognizing the impact of work and life on creative pursuits. Overcoming depression, they commit to a writing schedule, marking a small victory in prioritizing their passion.
Update to Clean Freak
Author Sean Davis writes about his novel Clean Freak going out of print due to a publisher's business model change. He reflects on the book's tumultuous publishing journey and how he coped with related mental health struggles. Davis mentions the hope for future reprints and the opportunity to tell new stories, coming to the realization that his success doesn't hinge on this one book.
An experiment in publishing
Rather than talk about how I developed this story from an idea I jotted in my notebook under the working title, "Mirror Mad," I'm going to go through the thought process behind my decision to publish this story on Kindle myself, and what that process was actually like.
The Chimerical Dark 