by turndog
In recent weeks, I’ve spoken a lot about writing short stories, because I believe in the many benefits they posses. All this is fine, except, where do you share your short stories online? You’re after readers, after all, yes? You desire feedback and an...
by turndog
Oh dear, you sit down at your laptop with the intention to write thousands of words, only to stare at the damn thing as the blank screen taunts the living daylights out of you. Writer’s Block… we all know of it, and to some degree, suffer with it –...
by turndog
You may not think very short stories aid in the writing of a complete novel, but they’ve helped me write three books over the last three years. In my previous post, I mentioned very short stories, and how they not only help develop your characters and novel, but...
by turndog
YOU have a Brand Story! Not only that, but in a world where ideas are stolen and styles imitated, it’s one of the few unique things you own. If you’re thinking about rebranding, your brand story should be top of your to-do list. There is a big problem,...
by turndog
I goddam LOVE Visual Storytelling. When I come across a brand or website or book that uses it to good effect, I get all jelly-legged and excited. It makes me sad that I can’t draw for shit, and that my design skills are subpar at best. Thankfully, for the...
by turndog
In the beginning of 2014, I decided to do something rather scary… BE TRANSPARENT & HONEST. I want to be an open book, but I’m scared. WHY? Because I’m still at the beginning of my journey, and the numbers are pitiful, and the failures often and...