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Writing Is Hard. So, Stop Complaining!
writing is challenging. Even those blessed with the ability get frustrated when their stories don’t make sense. That's why it's fulfilling.
Sep 20, 20232 min read


For Pete's Sake. Do Something!
There are two reasons why we writers are unproductive -- procrastination and sulking. Forget those items and do something to move forward.
Aug 23, 20233 min read


July 2023 Progress Report
Hectic schedules plus hot weather made July 2023 a meh month for progress at Wooden Pants Creations.
Aug 2, 20233 min read


June 2023 Progress Report
I spent much of my adult life straightening the curves of my metaphoric roads. I wanted a clean patch of figurative blacktop.
Jul 5, 20234 min read


My Two Cents on Two Cents
I found an opportunity to write a 800-word piece with six links and keywords. The company offered two cents a word. Humiliation for writers.
May 16, 20232 min read


April 2023 Progress Report
I need a way to keep track of my continuing progress. Rather than create a list to hide in my desk, I decided print it here.
May 7, 20234 min read


To Serve the Creatives
There's a fallacy connected to the creative world that says we're cutthroats out for individual glory. In reality, we root for each other.
Apr 10, 20232 min read
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