I think the worst part about being in the writing community is seeing people quit writing or otherwise disappear. I sometimes wonder if I should have reached out to give advice on getting more traction. But I know unsolicited advice is often unwelcome. So I’m going to give a 🧵

Creative tip of the day: If you want people to believe in you all you have to do is exactly what you say you’re going to do. Actions speak louder than words.

I haven’t been on X in forever (trying out other platforms), and it looks like I have 100 new followers (yes!!!). *checks new followers* More than half of them are bots.

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Mixing it up tonight with something completely different! Here’s the art I made for the icon for my #TheVellys submission on #KindleVella. I sort of threw it together in a rush, but I’m happy with how it turned out. I made this in Procreate on an #iPad with an Apple Pencil.

One of the most pervasive pieces of writing advice is also often misunderstood: “show, don’t tell.” This advice has been so drilled into our heads that we avoid “telling” like the plague. Here’s what “show, don’t tell” ACTUALLY means & how to apply it to your writing. 🧵

I was at 1399 and then I lost 20 followers!!! 😂 For all of my new followers I appreciate your support.

Apparently I did something to make the X/Twitter gods angry. I was locked out of my account today and I got a warning saying something I did violated the rules of engagement. No indication whatsoever of what I did, so hopefully whatever it was I don’t mistakenly do it again. 🤷🏽‍♂️

“Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” - Pablo Picasso

I finally crossed 1400!!! Thank you to all my new followers and those of you still with me after the purge. Follow the link in my bio to check out my short story ONEIRO, and you can read the first 10 episodes of my #scifi story The Longevity Project on #KindleVella for FREE!!!

For anyone that watches this show that has not played any of the games I genuinely feel for you in advance for what you are about to witness.

Have you played ‘THE LAST OF US’ (one or both)? It’s one of the best games I’ve ever played. And the second game was one of the most wild sequels I have ever experienced in all my years.

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I know I have a few folks in my network that have Voice Acting chops! This is a great series, and a great opportunity to expand your on your body of work.