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
Tag: Motivation
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
What I Learned From Publishing My Third Book
Hello everyone! It’s been a few days since I’ve published my third book, The Legend of Nariko: Shadows of a Dead World, and I had some time to reflect on the process. There was a lot of good but also a lot of bad I recognize that came out of how I approached writing it. … Continue reading What I Learned From Publishing My Third Book
The Struggle with “Getting Started”
Hello everyone! Lately I’ve been having a hard time staying focused on creative goals. It’s been rather difficult to sit down and get started on the task at hand. Whether it’s writing, reading, editing, or an art piece, there is a lot of time I find where I’m just sitting there not really doing anything. … Continue reading The Struggle with “Getting Started”
A Renewed Focus on What Matters
Hello Everyone! I hope you all had a great holiday season! Mine was a bit more chaotic than I had hoped but it was still a good time with friends and family. That being said, I did miss a few goals I had set for myself, one of which is the “Top 5 Characters of … Continue reading A Renewed Focus on What Matters
Return from Hiatus and What I Learned
Hello Everyone! Inktober was quite the slog, a lot more intense than I initially imagined. I’m not sure if that’s because I’ve become slower as an artist or that my drawings have become more complex compared to last year. But it was a very encouraging month as it really pushed me to my creative limits. … Continue reading Return from Hiatus and What I Learned
Author Update: Renewed invigoration from an unlikely source.
Hello Everyone! I was originally planning to do another book review today but, for some reason, the 9th book in the Harley Merlin series has become a lot harder to find. It’s no longer on Amazon or kindle and it doesn’t seem to be available through Chapters as well. I tried buying another book off … Continue reading Author Update: Renewed invigoration from an unlikely source.
Author Update: Getting back into the flow of things
Hi everyone, Last month has been a bit rough but I’m working on getting back on track. I’m currently focusing on fixing both my mental and physical health as both are tied to my emotional health I believe. It’s been hard to really focus on the goals I’ve set for myself and get back to … Continue reading Author Update: Getting back into the flow of things
Author Update #5
Hello Everyone, For the first time in what feels like the last year and a half, I finally feel like I’m getting back into the creative groove of things. I’ve been able to write and draw more consistently than I had before. I think part of that is because I’ve been challenging myself with tasks … Continue reading Author Update #5
Author Update #4
Hello everyone, It’s been a while since I’ve given an update on the writing side of things. Am I on schedule for my book releases? Not exactly. Is it something I hope to fix in the next couple months? Most definitely. The past year has been a roller coaster of motivation, discipline, with varying fluctuations … Continue reading Author Update #4
Raph's Cozy Musings 