Hello everyone!It’s been about a month since I’ve started working full time in office once more. It feels almost silly to admit I’m getting used to working in an office eight hours a day five days a week. But I also recognize that, as silly as it may sound, it’s the reality of life post … Continue reading Making Time to be Creative
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Achieving Creative Goals While Working Full Time
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
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
Tonal Whiplash and How to Avoid it
One of the worst things that can happen in a story is when something happens in the story that feels completely out of place. It can be an out of character moment, something suddenly happening out of the blue, or the dreaded deus ex machina that deflates a climactic moment. Many authors are aware of … Continue reading Tonal Whiplash and How to Avoid it
The Strength of Implicit Worldbuilding
One of my favorite aspects of storytelling is when the world feels alive without being told that it is. I know how that sounds a bit confusing, but it’s a really amazing concept when pulled off correctly. I was thinking about it was I finished a run of Hollow Knight and started playing Silksong. The … Continue reading The Strength of Implicit Worldbuilding
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
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 