We all get angry. We all get tired. When those two collide, it can create a molotov cocktail that we’re just waiting to hurl at someone or something. This morning was one of those mornings for me.

Many authors talk about their relationship with “their muse.” So let’s discuss what that means and what it means to tame it.

Three-dimensional characters are difficult to pull off. Oftentimes, I end up with one- to two-dimensional characters as I try to take those traits sufficiently deep to be believable. That said, as I design new characters, I’m starting to look for finer details that can make the characters come alive. One of these is their rituals.

I don’t know why, but I’ve lacked the motivation to put words to page. Rather than talk about that specifically, though, let’s talk about how to get past these moments in general.