We’ve reached another year, so it’s time to start making some goals. As you know, I don’t do resolutions. I think they’re unhealthy and unrealistic. That doesn’t mean that I don’t take the new year as an opportunity to make some goals. Goals are important for everyone, either big or small. And if you’ll recall,Continue reading “My 2022 goals and how I made them”
Category Archives: Real Life Writer
Don’t Look Up, (not) A Review
It’s almost like the writers knew exactly what they were talking about. It’s almost, almost like they wanted to hold a mirror up to America in the desperate hope that we might see exactly how stupid and suicidal we’re all being.
Top ten posts of 2021
Well, 2021 is almost in its grave. And good riddance to it. I for one am hopeful that 2022 will be a better, brighter time. Whether it is or not, we’ll have better, brighter content here on Paper Beats World. I’ve got lots of exciting plans for the new year. But before we get toContinue reading “Top ten posts of 2021”
Impostor Syndrome never goes away. And that’s a good thing
Alright, I know that’s a hell of a thing to say, but hear me out. Most of you reading this are creators or aspiring to be so. And we know impostor syndrome. It walks with us daily, holding our hands and whispering in our ears like a lover. Only what lover would tell us theseContinue reading “Impostor Syndrome never goes away. And that’s a good thing”
Laziness doesn’t exist
Unpopular opinion, laziness doesn’t exist. Yeah, that thing you feel bad about all the time? The flat, dull emotion you feel that you try to beat out of yourself and teach your children to demonize? It’s not a real thing. Don’t believe me? Alright, let’s break it down. I’m willing to bet that when youContinue reading “Laziness doesn’t exist”
Seven years of blogging. Let’s level up together
It’s been seven long years since I started writing this little blog. And I started preparing to write this post by reading all of my other anniversary posts. Every year in the past I’ve been surprised that I’ve kept writing. But after seven years, I think I’ll go ahead and keep writing. I’ve proven toContinue reading “Seven years of blogging. Let’s level up together”
My review of the Hero’s Journal
(This isn’t sponsored, but I was gifted a copy of Hero’s Journal for donating to Nanowrimo.) I received a Hero’s Journal during Camp Nanowrimo. And I was pretty stoked about it. You know me, I love a good notebook. Especially (gasp) a goal-setting notebook that is specific to my writing. This journal has been allContinue reading “My review of the Hero’s Journal”
My Review of Notion
So I’ve been using Notion for a couple of months now. I started using it after watching an Amanda Lee video on YouTube. She just made it seem so cool, I had to try it. I have a bad habit of trying new software and apps, spending hours moving all my notes and info overContinue reading “My Review of Notion”
Don’t Dream Low
Storytime, guys. Once upon a time, right before I started this blog, I managed a shoe store. And back then, I’d worked hard to get that position. I’d put in intense hours, said yes to abusive things. I did something I’m still pretty proud of and worked with several cheer squads to provide their shoes.Continue reading “Don’t Dream Low”
Writing Nonfiction-Research
Most of you know me as a speculative fiction author and blogger. But I’m much more than that. I am a Gemini after all, duality is in my very being. So I am a speculative fiction author and a blogger. But I’m also a critic and podcaster. And as if that weren’t enough, I’ve decidedContinue reading “Writing Nonfiction-Research”
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