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20Books Vegas 2023: the Day After
I was in Las Vegas this past week attending the last-ever 20 Books Vegas. Started in 2017, this conference inspired thousands of writers around the world. This was my third such conference, and the last. The primary show runner, Craig Martelle, went out on a high note and passed the
Why I use Basecamp as an Author
As a writer, juggling multiple tasks is part of the game. From brainstorming ideas to engaging with my community, there's a lot on my plate. That's where Basecamp comes in. This all-in-one tool has become my go-to for managing my writer's business. Here's why. All-in-One Platform Basecamp is like a
Back in the Saddle: My Return to Writing
Hello, everyone! If you’ve been following my journey, you know that I hit the pause button on my writing for about six months. It wasn’t an easy decision, but sometimes life throws curveballs that you just can’t ignore. Between work, family, and programming Verkilo, my plate was
Returning to Write Ameliorate
Last month, I mentioned a pivot toward writing software. The problem with someone like me is that I have many interests and want to pursue them all at once. I managed to timebox my software venture to six months, April to October. I hit a good stopping point a couple
A Classic Western Heartbeat for August
I'm back with another update, released about every six weeks. I read something this Summer that coaxed me to watch classic westerns. Stepping back into the 1930s with classic westerns, I've discovered a treasure trove of inspiration. These films, raw and unrefined like home movies, carry a charm that echoes
Great Code Pause of 2023
This article summarizes what I’ve been working on for the past six months. In a later post, I will summarize what I’ve been doing to prepare for future novel writing series, and how I’ve used AI to help. My writing year runs from October to September because
Using ChatGPT to Enrich the Novel Treatment
Originally Written 22 March 2023. With the explosion of AI, I wanted to offer a use case I've found helpful for me that might interest you. In 2022, I released four novels that I spent 12 years rewriting. As a plotter, my characters often derail scenes, rendering my treatments useless