Q: You said [alarming thing], and now I’m worried there might not even be a next book. Will there be, and if so, when can we expect it? A: I’m currently 23,000 words into the rough draft of another contemporary. Judging by the position of the Act I/II break, I guesstimate the full rough draft […]
This is really basic stuff. You will find hundreds of versions of what I’m going to say here, and the honest ones will say, “This is basic stuff.” Many others, however, will present this basic stuff as if their take on it is revolutionary. This latter group is either (a) lying because their how-to books
TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE This post is directed toward folks not themselves experiencing a mental health crisis, in hopes of increasing understanding of those who are. I’m putting all of it under the fold. If you’re fragile, don’t click it.