Something I’ve never really discussed before was the reality that almost all of us don’t have the luxury of dedicating a lot of time to fulfilling our creative passions. Most of us have to work for a living to sustain ourselves and that in of itself takes up the majority of our day during the … Continue reading Achieving Creative Goals While Working Full Time
Tag: Life
Author Update: Inconsistency and Update on Current Situation
Hello Everyone!I realized the title is a rather bit ominous, but it’s actually good news in a sense. First I want to apologize for not posting last week. Last week was actually my first week at my new job (hooray!) and I had a rather chaotic week preceding that to prepare for my new work … Continue reading Author Update: Inconsistency and Update on Current Situation
Author Update: Tiring August but Promising Progress
Hello Everyone!I have to admit, summer is one of the hardest months to stay productive. I find some days get way too hot to be able to focus. That being said, I still managed to get some work done on the projects I’m working on. Luckily I was able to figure out how to resolve … Continue reading Author Update: Tiring August but Promising Progress
Book Review: The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst
Most of the stories I read are often epic fantasy adventures with high stakes and dramatic moments, but I have to admit that I do enjoy cute and cozy stories as well. There is a very nice and relaxing vibe that these stories provide even though moments of drama and action. It might be because … Continue reading Book Review: The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst
The Benefits of Stepping Away from a Project for a bit
No this isn’t me going on another random hiatus but rather something I’ve learned while working on multiple projects all at once. Admittedly I’ve been having a bit of writer’s block when it comes to book 4 of The Legend of Nariko as there are certain parts I need to reconsider. There’s a certain part … Continue reading The Benefits of Stepping Away from a Project for a bit
Author Update: Very Busy July and Some Progress
Hello Everyone! Bit of a shorter update today as July was rather busy. I was participating in the Art Fight event and spent a lot of time refining and improving my own art process. That being said, I did also spend some time brainstorming and creating an outline for Book 4 of The Legend of … Continue reading Author Update: Very Busy July and Some Progress
Trying to Focus in a world of Distractions
Hello everyone! As some of you have probably surmised, I’ve been having a hard time staying focused and making progress on several of my projects. It’s a strange mix of brainfog, exhaustion and the plethora of distractions that feel more gratifying or easier to do than working on passion projects. For the longest time I … Continue reading Trying to Focus in a world of Distractions
Half-Year Progress Review
Hi Everyone! We’re halfway through 2025 and the idea of that is honestly quite terrifying to consider. Time seems to be going by so quickly that it’s hard to imagine how much time has passed. In my mind, 2025 still feels like it started not long ago. My own feelings aside, time does not wait … Continue reading Half-Year Progress Review
Reflections on Inspiration, Motivation and Discipline
Something I noticed during my break was how difficult it was to start on something and stay focused. Working on three separate projects, it’s hard to divide time and effort equally amongst them. I’ve found that lately I’ve been guided more by motivation than I have been by consistent practice and routine. It’s not necessarily … Continue reading Reflections on Inspiration, Motivation and Discipline
Return from Hiatus
Hello Everyone! Hope you’re all doing well. I’ve taken a bit longer than I intended to but the break has helped me to organize my thoughts, my projects, and my schedule to a bit more of a stable flow. I’ve got a lot that’s surprisingly taken shape and form in a way that feels tangible. … Continue reading Return from Hiatus
Raph's Cozy Musings 