I had no idea where the novel was going. When I wrote the rough draft of The Keeper of Tales, I really had no idea what was going on. Who were the characters? What was this world? When I began, all I had was a feeling I wanted to replicate. I wanted the story toContinue reading “I Lost My Pants”
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Let It Rest
You take the steak off the grill. Oh, can you smell that? The char entices, and you know it’s the perfect doneness. But don’t cut into it! Not yet! You need to let it rest. Resting meat is absolutely necessary. Cut into that delicious meal too soon, and all the juices will run out. AllContinue reading “Let It Rest”
Giving Up
What are your priorities? I’ve got about sixty-seven things that come to the top of my list. I’ve got spending time in the Bible, spending time with my family, making waffles, serving my congregation (especially since I’m a pastor!), reading, keeping on top of my weekly comics purchases, writing, professional growth, making sure the houseContinue reading “Giving Up”
The Writing Environment
Businesses pay a lot of money to figure out the best way to help their employees be productive. What works best? Lots of open space? What kind of lighting? Should we turn on background music, or does that present a safety risk? A better work environment leads to better work, and for a business, thatContinue reading “The Writing Environment”
I’ve heard it all before.
Sometimes I feel this way when it comes to writing. I’ll sit down at the keyboard… and everything is just so derivative. Like, this is just Hamlet with lions. That’ll never sell. Oh, wait. That’s Lion King. See, so often writers can get hung up on originality. And it’s true; you don’t want to copyContinue reading “I’ve heard it all before.”
Jonathon Mast: Author 