It seems like a lot of us who were young, hungry writers in the 2010s are at a similar crossroads. I used to say the day was a failure if I didn't do at least 1500 words. These days, I'm grateful if I get 500-700. It's better for the mental health (and perhaps even the prose), but I sometimes miss my more ambitious goals, whether they be a bigger word count or a book deal with a press I like. What's the middle ground? If you figure it out, I hope you'll let the rest of us know.
I'm sorry I missed catching up with you at StokerCon this year! Hopefully I'll see you in Pittsburgh next year, though...and yeah, I totally get this re-configuration thing. I think you're doing it all the right way!
There is always more to come. And I hope much of it thrills and inspires you. Each age offers new thoughts, new feelings; any of them can spark a fresh fire. We'll be waiting!
I'm in the mid-forties myself and yes, it's tiring to keep going but I know I will never quit while I'm alive. I think we writers have something deep inside us that makes us tell stories. Why deny it? Hehe. Best of wishes to you in your future writing career and happy 2026.
It seems like a lot of us who were young, hungry writers in the 2010s are at a similar crossroads. I used to say the day was a failure if I didn't do at least 1500 words. These days, I'm grateful if I get 500-700. It's better for the mental health (and perhaps even the prose), but I sometimes miss my more ambitious goals, whether they be a bigger word count or a book deal with a press I like. What's the middle ground? If you figure it out, I hope you'll let the rest of us know.
I'm sorry I missed catching up with you at StokerCon this year! Hopefully I'll see you in Pittsburgh next year, though...and yeah, I totally get this re-configuration thing. I think you're doing it all the right way!
There is always more to come. And I hope much of it thrills and inspires you. Each age offers new thoughts, new feelings; any of them can spark a fresh fire. We'll be waiting!
I'm in the mid-forties myself and yes, it's tiring to keep going but I know I will never quit while I'm alive. I think we writers have something deep inside us that makes us tell stories. Why deny it? Hehe. Best of wishes to you in your future writing career and happy 2026.
I don't think you know how many people in the horror community love you.
I would take being an invaluable piece of the landscape to being 'famous' any day because what you do affects people every single day. That matters.