by RDC | Aug 18, 2018 | writing life
Like many writers, I suffer from impostor syndrome, lack of self-confidence, and a constant am-I-good-enough anxiety. Every now and then I hit a major milestone—a short story acceptance to a magazine, a full manuscript request from an agent—and for a few days, my...
by RDC | May 9, 2018 | writing life
I’ve heard much discussion on the subject of what it takes to be a writer—more specifically, a successful one. What must you do, what qualities must you have, to set yourself up for success? Is it a degree in creative writing, an MFA, a certification of some kind? Or...
by RDC | Mar 14, 2018 | writing life
It’s Pi Day! Which is a big day where I work. People get so excited about it, it’s almost a holiday! It would be more of a holiday if they gave us the day off, but at least they feed us… As a professional engineer and lover of all things math,...
by RDC | Mar 7, 2018 | writing life
As a writer, it’s important to label yourself. I don’t mean pigeonholing yourself into a single genre or committing to a pen name for the rest of your life—I mean labeling yourself a writer. Or an author. Or, if you’re in the early stages of your...
by RDC | Feb 21, 2018 | writing life
For many people, the first months of the year are a burst of energy as we set goals, make plans, and chase dreams with renewed vigor. But it’s also a great time to quit. Quit toxic people and relationships. Quit the toxic mindsets and bad habits holding you...
by RDC | Feb 14, 2018 | writing life
Yesterday I received a message from a writing friend, telling me she’d read one of my publications. She didn’t just read it—that would’ve been encouragement enough—she enjoyed it, and she told me in detail what she loved about it. My little writerly heart nearly burst...
