There hasn't been much passing through the Writing Desk as of late, and for that I feel I should apologize. As most of you know by now, I struggle with depression and that fight happens on a number of fronts. Some days, it's the typical "feeling bad/sad/angry" thing. Others, it's a fight simply to do … Continue reading Personal: Treacherous Terrain
Category: Writing
(Storytelling) The Breath of Life
I watched the series finale of Once Upon a Time in Wonderland a few days ago, and I have to say that the ending of it kind of encapsulated what was wrong with the series as a whole. There were a number of surprisingly dark moments but they paled in comparison to the writers' commitment … Continue reading (Storytelling) The Breath of Life
Personal Post: Blinders
One of the things that I've realized about myself is that I don't have a particularly vast reserve of willpower or stamina when it comes to projects. About half the time I feel comfortable in my abilities to get things done, and I'll develop a project plan with a schedule and milestones and everything. I … Continue reading Personal Post: Blinders
Friday Fiction: The Thin Man (Sleepwalkers)
(I wanted to get away from Abigail for a moment and explore the story of someone else. I think the setting needs a lot of work; the magic and tone have yet to feel really grounded, though the characters are slowly but surely taking shape. I like the idea of moving fairy-tale creatures into the … Continue reading Friday Fiction: The Thin Man (Sleepwalkers)
The First Quarter (b. 1/2014 – d. 3/2014)
I'm sure today there are going to be a lot of blog posts from alternate universes where people say the exact opposite of the things they normally stand for, and that's fine. Major internet companies have actually gotten really clever with their April Fool's Day pranks, and I'm looking forward to seeing and sharing the … Continue reading The First Quarter (b. 1/2014 – d. 3/2014)
Project Plan – March 2014
I don't know if I've mentioned that I'm interested in learning the fine art of project management before, but I am. It's actually a pretty neat idea; clearly defining an attainable goal, determining what needs to happen in order for that goal to be reached, and breaking the big goal into smaller chunks that you … Continue reading Project Plan – March 2014
Practicing the Gospel
A friend of mine was asking me a number of questions about my opinion on villains, crossovers and the like. I was surprised to listen to my answers, actually -- they seemed so strict, so high-minded and (dare I say it?) pretentious. It's like making fun of all those folks who call writing some sort … Continue reading Practicing the Gospel
The Hero In Their Natural Environment
If you've been reading a few of the things that have been passing through my writing desk over the past year, you'll probably notice that I've taken a number of stabs at Sleepwalkers -- the current crop of stories will be the fourth set featuring Abigail and her friends. I know I'm running the risk … Continue reading The Hero In Their Natural Environment
Friday Fiction: Abigail Comes Home
(This is the first bit of fiction featuring characters from my Sleepwalkers setting. Of course, it focuses on the main character of Abigail. I wanted to quickly sketch out what it was like for her at school and at home, and how the pressures of being bullied by her schoolmates and father while a mother … Continue reading Friday Fiction: Abigail Comes Home
The Art of Pacing
I strap on my heart monitor and put on my shirt -- the one that is clearly athletic wear but doesn't bunch around my "generous" stomach so much that it accentuates how out of shape I am. I put on my shorts, my performance socks, my baby-minimalist shoes. I grab my phone/running app, my keys, … Continue reading The Art of Pacing
From the Desk of Jakebe T. Rabbit 