How I Self-Edit as a Freelance Writer
In addition to editing as I write, any assignment draft typically goes through three stages of self-editing before submitting it to a client.
Getting to the Next Level
Takeshi Kovacs, the main character in my favorite book, “Altered Carbon,” gets the shit kicked out of him with every turn of the page. After he undergoes the equivalent of multiple lifetimes of torture, Kovacs, a seasoned spec ops agent, finally snaps. As he does, Kovacs hallucinates the apparition of a long-lost brother-in-arms who encourages him to “get to the next level,” giving Kovacs just enough of a push to survive his virtual reality torture (a fate worse than death) to force himself back into reality.
After dealing with depression for more than half my life, it’s time for me to get to the next level.
Morning Thoughts of Gratitude
One of the things I’ve tried to do each day/night since moving here has been to thank God for all I have and have achieved. I know most of my accomplishments pale in comparison to those of others’ and I’m nowhere near where I thought I’d be/wish I was, but I am nevertheless immensely grateful for what I have in a new place that, I think, is beginning to feel like home.
Country Roads, Take Me Home: Realizing a Dream
What a busy few years it’s been since my last blog post. Despite the radio silence here (sorry), I’ve been hard at work for a number of clients while forming and gradually building Paladin Publications, a boutique digital content agency and publisher of other content.
The largest change, however, is the culmination of a life-long dream: moving from my home state of Rhode Island, where I was born and where I’ve lived for the entirety of my 30-year life.
My destination was none other than the Mountain State, West Virginia.
Paladin Publications, LLC Has Been Formed
For as long as I’ve been freelancing, I’ve operated as a sole proprietor, but I’ve always had long-term plans to move beyond that. In fact, it’s been a(n almost) lifelong dream to own a company — a dream I’ve finally realized.
New Site Launched!
It’s been a long time coming, but I’ve finally gone ahead and redesigned my freelance site.
IN CROWS’ CLAWS is Published
Writing has been my passion for as long as I can remember and though freelance writing is my career, I’m often working on writing fantasy fiction in my free time.
To that end, I can finally add “published author” to my biography after publishing my debut fantasy-fiction novella IN CROWS’ CLAWS.
Road Trippin’ from Rhode Island to West Virginia
764 miles over 12 hours and 10 minutes.
That’s how long it took me to drive from Rhode Island to West Virginia last week.
And I loved every single second of my trip.
Why Your Business Needs a Great Blog
Your website serves as your business’s digital identity on the internet. It provides a format for you to list your products and services, a little bit of information about your company and its founders, perhaps an address to your physical storefront, and a means of contact for customers who want to get in touch with you.
The Cat Who Chose Me and the Junkyard Cat
I’ve always loved animals but was never too fond of cats while growing up. When I was really young, I had a severe allergic reaction to my friend Kevin’s cat that caused my throat to close, so while I appreciated cats, it always had to be from afar. Until my family adopted a beagle, Benny, in 2001, the only pets I ever had were guinea pigs and cannibalistic goldfish.